The Purnima tithi begins on October 6 at 12:23 pm and ends on October 7 at 9:16 am. According to Panchang, the vrat, Chandra puja and kheer ritual will be observed on October 6 (Monday evening).
However, important festivals connected with Ashwina Purnima, such as Valmiki Jayanti, Mira Bai Jayanti, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja and Satyanarayana Katha, will be celebrated on October 7 (Tuesday).
Purnima October 2025 date and timings
| Event | Date | Time |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 6 October 2025 (Monday) | 12:23 pm |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 7 October 2025 (Tuesday) | 09:16 am |
| Vrat & Moonrise Puja | 6 October 2025 (Monday) | 17:26 onwards |
| Festivals (Jayantis, Kojagari Puja) | 7 October 2025 (Tuesday) | As per tradition |
Rituals and vrat vidhi on October 6, 2025
- Begin with a snan in the holy river or Gangajal, take a vow for the family’s well-being.
- tart puja with Ganesh worship and Kalash sthapana.
- Offer Arghya to the moon after moonrise.
- Prepare kheer and keep it in the moonlight at night. Consume it the next day as prasada for good health and prosperity.
- Satyanarayana Puja (optional on vrat day): Many households also perform Vishnu katha and puja on the same evening.
Festivals and observances on October 7, 2025
While the vrat will be observed on October 6, several important festivals continue into the next morning, as the Purnima Tithi runs till October 7.
- Valmiki Jayanti: This day honours Maharishi Valmiki, the sage who wrote the Ramayana. Many people spend a few minutes reading a shloka or two, or simply remembering how Valmiki’s own journey—from darkness to wisdom—reminds us that change is possible for anyone.
- Mira Bai Jayanti: Devotees recall the deep, unshaken love that Mira Bai carried for Lord Krishna.
- Kojagari Lakshmi Puja: Also known as Sharad Purnima, this night glows brightest in Bengal, Odisha, and Maharashtra.
- Satyanarayana Katha: Across homes, families gather to worship Lord Vishnu, reading the Satyanarayana Katha and lighting lamps.
- Rasa Purnima: In Braj and Vrindavan, the full moon brings back memories of the divine Maha Raas—Lord Krishna’s dance with Radha and the Gopis. It’s less ritual, more remembrance; the kind that makes people sing softly even after the crowds leave.
Why kheer is kept under moonlight on Sharad Purnima
The night of Sharad Purnima is believed to be unlike any other. Scriptures describe the moon as shining with all its sixteen kalas—complete and full of grace. As mentioned in the Skanda Purana, that light is thought to be nectar-like, carrying a subtle healing energy.
So, people cook kheer with rice and cow’s milk and leave it under the open sky. Through the night, the moonlight cools it, touches it. In the morning, families share it as prasada, believing it carries the moon’s calm into the body.
Beyond belief, there’s a kind of seasonal wisdom too. The cooled milk dish helps balance the body in Sharad Ritu, a time known for heat and restlessness. And maybe that’s why the ritual feels comforting—it’s part science, part prayer, and part tradition.
FAQs on October Purnima 2025
Q1. When is Purnima in October 2025?
Ashwina Purnima 2025 begins on October 6 and ends on October 7. Vrat and moon puja are on 6th, while festivals are marked on 7th.
Q2. What is the Purnima Tithi in October 2025?
The tithi begins at 12:23 pm on October 6 and ends at 09:16 am on October 7.
Q3. Why is Sharad Purnima considered special?
It is the brightest full moon night when the moon shines with all sixteen kalas. Moonlight is believed to have healing properties.
Q4. What is the kheer ritual on Sharad Purnima?
Kheer made of milk and rice is placed under moonlight and consumed the next morning as prasada for health and prosperity.
Q5. Which festivals fall on October Purnima 2025?
Valmiki Jayanti, Mira Bai Jayanti, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, Satyanarayana Puja and Rasa Purnima.
