Some days carry a deep sense of connection to those who came before us. Purnima Shraddha is one such day. More than a ceremonial date, it forms a bridge between the living and the departed, a moment to honour the roots from which we grow. For many, remembering ancestors is a sacred bond that endures beyond time. On Purnima Shraddha, families perform Shraddha and Tarpan, not from duty but gratitude, to thank the souls who shaped their journeys. 2025 brings this meaningful day with its rituals, timings, and the profound power to heal ancestral ties and lighten karmic burdens.

Purnima Shraddha 2025: Date and auspicious timings

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Purnima Tithi Begins: 1:41 am, September 7

Purnima Tithi Ends: 11:38 pm, September 7

Kutup Muhurat: 11:46 am to 12:35 pm

Rohina Muhurat: 12:35 pm to 1:24 pm

Aparahna Kaal: 1:24 pm to 3:51 pm

The most auspicious time for Shraddha rituals is during Kutup and Rohina Muhurat, followed by Aparahna Kaal. Performing Pitru Tarpan within these hours is believed to bring maximum blessings and peace to departed souls.

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What is Purnima Shraddha?

Purnima Shraddha, also known as Shraddhi Purnima or Proshthapadi Purnima Shraddha, falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Bhadrapada month. It honours ancestors who passed away on a Purnima Tithi. While it precedes Pitru Paksha, it stands apart as a special occasion called Parvan Shraddha, a powerful day to honour lineage and reduce ancestral debts known as Pitru Rin. Offerings of food, water, and prayers made sincerely on this day are believed to reach ancestral souls and return as blessings of health, wealth, and peace.

Significance of Purnima Shraddha

Life is shaped not only by individual karma but also by ancestral blessings or unresolved energies. Performing Shraddha acknowledges this invisible connection and seeks balance and harmony. Shraddha, meaning faith, is an act that ensures:

• Peace for departed souls to aid their onward journey

• Blessings for the living, promoting family unity, prosperity, and spiritual progress

• Release of karmic blockages by honouring and reducing ancestral debts

Astrologically, the twelfth house governs release and liberation, and rituals like Tarpan resonate strongly with these energies. Observing Shraddha during the correct muhurat can harmonise karmic imbalances reflected in one’s birth chart.

Rituals of Purnima Shraddha

The rituals convey deep symbolism and meaning through these traditional steps:

Purification Bath: Begin the day with a cleansing bath symbolising inner and outer purification.

Food and Water Offerings: Prepare special foods such as kheer, puris, and seasonal fruits. Offer these along with sesame seeds, considered sacred and purifying.

Pitru Tarpan: The central ritual involves offering water mixed with sesame and barley seeds while chanting sacred mantras. This act connects directly with ancestral souls.

Donation: Giving clothes, food, or essentials to those in need represents sharing blessings beyond the family circle.

Feeding Animals: Offering food to cows, birds, and dogs extends kindness in the name of ancestors, spreading merit in all directions.

Mantras and remedies for Purnima Shraddha

In addition to the traditional rituals, incorporating mantras and contemporary remedies can deepen the spiritual experience:

• Chant the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra during Pitru Tarpan to invoke protection and healing. You can listen and chant along with the mantra on AstroSure.ai for a deeper spiritual connection.

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• Decorate the ritual space with colours like saffron or white to enhance purity and serenity.

• Incorporate simple energy-clearing spells or mindfulness techniques to stay focused through the rites.

Why does Purnima Shraddha matter?

Unlike vibrant festivals of celebration, Shraddha Purnima is quiet, reflective, and emotionally profound. It reminds us that family bonds are timeless threads, pulling us toward remembrance. For those who lost loved ones on Purnima Tithi, the day is especially vital. But even others find that observing Shraddha cultivates values of humility, gratitude, and connection.

Families who honour ancestors are believed to ease karmic burdens, walking lighter into their future. Astrologically, the full moon symbolises completion, and prayers offered on this day amplify ancestral energies, aiding closure and spiritual progress.

Beyond rituals: Personal connection

Every family carries stories: grandparents sharing wisdom, parents shaping our childhood, relatives guiding and supporting us. Shraddha Purnima is not mourning but a celebration, a time to honour lives once lived and recognise that through them, we continue. Lighting a lamp in their memory, offering food with love, or whispering a simple prayer into the wind are ways of saying, ‘You are remembered, honoured, and your blessings live on.’

Purnima Shraddha 2025 is a sacred reminder that we are parts of a long continuum: branches growing from roots deep in generations past. By performing Shraddha and Pitru Tarpan with devotion, we nourish these roots, inviting strength, peace, and abundance into our lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When is Purnima Shraddha observed in 2025?

Purnima Shraddha falls on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Q2: What is the significance of Purnima Shraddha?

It honours ancestors who passed on a full moon day and helps reduce ancestral karmic debts, bringing peace and blessings.

Q3: What are the key rituals of Purnima Shraddha?

Rituals include a purification bath, food and water offerings, Pitru Tarpan, charity, and feeding animals.

Q4: Which mantras should be chanted during Purnima Shraddha?

The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is highly recommended for protection and healing.