Jyeshtha Purnima (Vat Savitri Purnima) 2025: Date, Shubh Muhurat and Importance of Donation

Jyeshtha Purnima is considered very auspicious in Hinduism. On this day, the moon is in its full phase and the nectar of its moonlight rains on the earth. It is said that by worshiping, bathing, donating and chanting on this holy date, devotees get the blessings of God. This Purnima falling in the month of Jyeshtha is also known as Vat Savitri Purnima. On this day, women observe fast for the long life of their husbands and worship the banyan tree.

Jyeshtha Purnima Date and Shubh Muhurat

This Purnima will be celebrated this time on 11 June 2025. The date will start on 10 June 2025 at 11:35 am and end on 11 June 2025 at 1:13 pm. In the Sanatan tradition, the day of the festival is determined by sunrise. Therefore, according to the Udayatithi, Jyeshtha Purnima will be celebrated on 11 June 2025.

Importance of Vat Savitri Purnima (Jyeshtha Purnima)

On the auspicious occasion of Vat Savitri Purnima which is also known as Jyeshtha Purnima, there is a ritual of worshiping the Banyan tree as well as Maa Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. On this day, it is considered very auspicious to get the story of Lord Satyanarayan done and to donate to Brahmins and poor and helpless people.

Taking bath, donating and worshiping on the day of this Purnima brings happiness and prosperity in the house. Also, with the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi, there is never a shortage of wealth and grains in the house.

Along with this, this Purnima is also considered an excellent day for spiritual progress. On this day, meditation, chanting mantras and studying spiritual texts brings peace to the mind and spiritual progress in a person’s life.

Importance of Donation on Jyeshtha Purnima

Donating to the downtrodden, helpless and poor people on Jyeshtha Purnima is considered extremely virtuous. The fruits of donation made on this day increase manifold. The importance of donation is described in detail in the scriptures of Hinduism. It is said that people who donate get freedom from sins and receive the blessings of God.

Mentioning donation, it is said in Atharvaveda –

“Daan-dharmat paro dharmo bhatnam neha viddhate”

That is, there is neither any virtue nor any religion greater than the religion of donation.

The importance of donation increases even more on Purnima, the favorite day of God. If your money is useful to someone, then it gives you happiness in return. Because by donating to a needy person, you have tried to bring a positive change in his life.

In Hindu religious texts, it is said about donations-

Sukshetre Vaapyedhbijam Supaatre Nikshipet Dhanam.

Sukshetre Cha Supaatre Cha Hyuptam Dattam Na Nashyati.

Seeds should be sown in a good field, money should be given to a deserving person. Seeds sown in a good field and donations given to a deserving person (poor, helpless, poor) never get wasted.

Donate These Things on Vat Savitri Purnima

On the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima or Vat Savitri Purnima, donating food is considered the best. On this auspicious occasion , become a part of virtue by cooperating in the project of Narayan Seva Sansthan of donating food, clothes and education to the poor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: When is Jyeshtha Purnima (Vat Savitri Purnima)?

Answer: Jyeshtha Purnima which is also known as Vat Savitri Purnima will be celebrated on 11 June 2025.

Question: What should be done on Vat Savitri Purnima?

Answer: On Vat Savitri Purnima, along with taking bath and donating, remember and worship Lord Vishnu.

Question: What work should not be done on Jyeshtha Purnima?

Answer: Do not eat non-vegetarian food even by mistake on Jyeshtha day.

Question: To whom should donations be given on Jyeshtha Purnima?

Answer: On Jyeshtha Purnima, donations should be given to the helpless and poor people.

Question: What things should be donated on Jyeshtha Purnima?

Answer: On the auspicious occasion, food grains etc. should be donated.