In the year 2025, Purnima Shradh will be observed on September 7th, which will also witness a lunar eclipse. The most auspicious time for Pitru Pujan and Tarpan will be from 11:53 AM to 12:44 PM. Charity and chanting mantras are considered auspicious during the Sutak period of the lunar eclipse, but Shradh and Tarpan are prohibited.
Purnima Shradh 2025: The Bhadrapad Purnima of 2025 will be celebrated as Pitripaksha Shradh on September 7th. On the same day, a lunar eclipse will occur from 9:58 PM, with its Sutak period beginning at 12:57 PM. The most auspicious time for Pitru Pujan and Tarpan on this day is from 11:53 AM to 12:44 PM. While Shradh is prohibited during the Sutak period, charity and chanting of Pitru mantras are considered beneficial.
Purnima Shradh and Lunar Eclipse Timings
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night of September 7, 2025. The eclipse will begin at 9:58 PM and will last until 1:26 AM. The Sutak period of the lunar eclipse begins nine hours prior. This year, the Sutak period will commence on September 7th at 12:57 PM. Performing any religious rituals or worship is prohibited during the Sutak period. Therefore, one should refrain from performing Pitru Tarpan and Shradh during this time.
Auspicious Time for Performing Shradh
According to religious calculations, the most auspicious Muhurat for performing Pitru Tarpan and Shradh on Purnima day will be from 11:53 AM to 12:44 PM. This period is also known as Kutup Kaal. Tarpan and Pitru Puja performed during Kutup Kaal are considered highly beneficial. Performing Tarpan for ancestors during this period leads to the attainment of reverence and merit towards them.
Ancestral Rites During Lunar Eclipse
The Sutak period of the lunar eclipse will begin from 12:45 PM. Performing Shradh and Tarpan is prohibited during this time. However, according to religious beliefs, donating for ancestors and chanting Pitru mantras during this period yields auspicious results. Therefore, merit can be earned through charity and mantra chanting even during the eclipse.
Significance of Bhadrapad Purnima
In the year 2025, Pitripaksha begins on Bhadrapad Purnima. Shradh and Tarpan performed on Purnima Tithi hold special significance. It is also customary to observe Satyanarayan Vrat, Shiva Parvati Puja, Chandra Puja, and Maa Lakshmi Puja on this day. It is believed that performing these pujas on this day brings happiness, peace, and prosperity to the home.
Shradh rituals performed for ancestors during Pitripaksha are of special importance. Tarpan and charity performed during this period bring peace to the souls of the ancestors, and happiness and prosperity remain in the family. Before performing Tarpan on Purnima day, one must check the timings of Sutak and the eclipse.
Tarpan and Mantra Chanting
Chanting Pitru mantras along with charity and Tarpan on the day of Purnima Shradh is also considered beneficial. Religious texts describe it as essential for ancestral peace. Chanting mantras, especially during a lunar eclipse, helps in liberation from Pitru Dosha and other obstacles.
For performing Shradh on the Purnima of 2025, it is essential that Pitru Tarpan, charity, and mantra chanting be done according to the auspicious timings. All religious rituals should be performed on this day while keeping in mind the lunar eclipse and the Sutak period. Doing so ensures that the worship of ancestors and Shradh rituals are successful and fruitful.
