Tuljabhavani Chaitra Purnima is one of the major religious observances held at the Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple in Tuljapur, on April 12, 2025. This holy day, commemorating the full moon of the Chaitra month, brings together a large number of devotees who desire to show their respect to the deity Tulja Bhavani.
The Chaitra Purnima is also among the eight Purnimas that are observed annually, with some of them being more venerable than others. On the other hand, Kartik Purnima, which is in October or November, is another of the grand full moon festivals that celebrate it all over India. In the same way, Sharad Purnima, which is in September or October, is famous for the cultural and religious activities in which people around the world participate.
The Chaitra Purnima is grandly celebrated at the Tulja Bhavani Temple as it includes long religious rituals to be performed as well as an increase in the number of pilgrims. The devotees involve in special pujas and ceremonies, praying to the Goddess and asking for the blessings. The whole complex of the temple is filled with cultural events and devotional songs, which cause joyful scenes. As a result, the Chaitra Purnima in Tuljapur is a harmonious combination of faith and cultural celebration. Therefore, it will provide you a unique and transcendental spiritual experience when you attend.
Importance of Chaitra Purnima
Chaitra Purnima is a holy festival in the Hindu calendar. Also known as full moon day (Purnima) of the Chaitra month, which usually falls in April-May. This day hold religious and cultural importance across various region in Bharat. Chaitra Purnima is the first full moon day in Hindu new year. On this day Lord Hanuman ji was born.
On Chaitra Purnima Tuljabhavani devotees offers fast and Pooja’s like Abhishek and Mahapooja to get peace, happiness and prosperity in life. On this day Tulja Bhavani temple opens at 01:00am in the early morning. And Morning-06:00am to 09:00am and in the evening 07:00pm to 09:00pm Abhishek Pooja offers to Tuljabhavani Mata. While booking the Pooja make sure choose your date and slot to confirm Pooja.
Tuljabhavani Pooja for Chaitra Purnima
On the Chaitra Pournima, devotee gets Snan at Kallol Tirth and went to Abhishek Pooja queue where devotees can get darshan in Garbhagriha (nearest darshan/inner sanctum of the temple). Devotees with their family enters to Garbhagriha, and the Panchamrit Abhishek Pooja performs. And devotees can take Darshan by namaskar on the Sinhasan.
Plan for Devotees
| SR | DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10/04/2025 | Thursday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 2. | 11/04/2025 | Friday | Take Leave |
| 3. | 12/04/2025 | Saturday | Weekly Holiday Chaitra Purnima |
| 4. | 13/04/025 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday |
| 5. | 14/04/2025 | Monday | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti |
This is the unique opportunity of five days continuous break by strategically take leave on Friday on 11 April, this extend spans from Thursday to Monday (5 days). On 12 April devotees can offer Abhishek Pooja to Tulja Bhavani Mata by visiting Tuljapur or using our E-Prasad seva.
ProTip 💡 to Devotees for Chaitra Purnima
- Get access to temple early in the morning.
- By booking Abhishek Pooja devotees can get Darshan and Pooja at Garbhagriha.
- Abhishek Pooja has timings Morning-06:00am to 09:00am and in the Evening-07:00pm to 09:00pm.
- On Sunday, Tuesday, Friday temple opens at 01:00am in the early morning. Try to get darshan at 01:00am for hassle free access.
