Chaitra Purnima is the full moon day in the month of Chaitra (March – April) in a traditional Hindu calendar. In 2025, the date of Chaitra Purnima is April 12.
Chaitra Purnima is a highly auspicious day for many Hindu communities and it is observed differently in different parts ofIndia . The most important festival on the day is the Hanuman Jayanti.
Chaitra Purnima is a highly auspicious day for many Hindu communities and it is observed differently in different parts of
The month-long Vaishakha Snana begins on Chaitra Poornima.
In Odisha, month-long special pujas dedicated to Goddess Mangala begins on Chaitra Purnima. The day is also highly auspicious for the fishing community and they offer special pujas for a better catch and safe fishing in the seas.