Moneycontrol PRO
HomeReligionGayatri Jayanti 2025 Date and Time: Check Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance of Sanskrit Diwas

Gayatri Jayanti 2025 Date and Time: Check Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance of Sanskrit Diwas

Gayatri Jayanti 2025 falls on August 9. Celebrate the birth of Goddess Gayatri with mantra chanting, special puja, and connect with Sanskrit Diwas for a spiritually enriching day.

August 07, 2025 / 13:26 IST
Gayatri Jayanti 2025 Date and Time: Check Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance of Sanskrit Diwas (image: pinterest)

Gayatri Jayanti 2025 Date and Time: Check Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance of Sanskrit Diwas (image: pinterest)

Gayatri Jayanti 2025: Gayatri Jaynti this year will be observed on Saturday, August 9, marking the divine birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri, the revered Veda Mata and goddess of wisdom. This sacred occasion is especially significant in South India, where devotees celebrate it with deep devotion during the full moon of Shravana month. The day is also widely connected with Sanskrit Diwas, celebrated across India to honor the rich legacy of the Sanskrit language.

Gayatri Jayanti 2025 Date and Muhurat Time

EventDate and Time 
Gayatri JayantiSaturday, August 9, 2025
Purnima Tithi Begins03:42 PM on Aug 08, 2025
Purnima Tithi Ends02:54 PM on Aug 09, 2025
Who is Goddess Gayatri?

Goddess Gayatri is regarded as the divine embodiment of all Vedas and a representation of the universal Brahman’s powers. She is considered the Mother of all Gods and a unified form of Goddess Saraswati, Parvati, and Lakshmi. As such, Gayatri Mata is seen not just as a deity but as a spiritual force that upholds knowledge, wisdom, and purity.

Importance of Gayatri Jayanti

The day of Gayatri Jayanti holds deep spiritual and cultural significance. According to Hindu beliefs, chanting the Gayatri Mantra on this day helps purify the mind, enhances concentration, and invites divine blessings. There is also a Matantara (difference of tradition) regarding the date of Gayatri Jayanti. While many observe it on Shravana Purnima, others celebrate it on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Jyeshtha month, especially in connection with Ganga Dussehra.

Gayatri Jayanti 2025: Puja Vidhi (Rituals)

On this sacred day, devotees:

  • Wake up early and perform a holy bath
  • Offer prayers to Gayatri Mata
  • Chant the Gayatri Mantra repeatedly
  • Participate in Gayatri Havan or Yagya
  • Attend spiritual discourses and Vedic seminars

Special pujas are organized at Gayatri temples and Ved Vidyalayas across India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Interestingly, Gayatri Jayanti also coincides with Sanskrit Diwas in modern India. This day is celebrated to promote and preserve the Sanskrit language, considered the backbone of Vedic scriptures and Hindu rituals. Across the country, schools, colleges, and cultural institutions organize Sanskrit-based events, workshops, and competitions to raise awareness and revive interest in this ancient language.

Gayatri Jayanti is more than just a religious occasion. It is a celebration of divine wisdom, spiritual awakening, and linguistic heritage. By chanting the Gayatri Mantra and participating in rituals, devotees seek inner strength and clarity. Simultaneously, observing Sanskrit Diwas reminds us of the enduring legacy of a language that shaped the foundations of Indian spirituality and philosophy.

ALSO READ | Raksha Bandhan 2025: Vastu Tips You Must Follow for Rakhi Rituals and Family Bonding

MC Religion Desk Read the latest and trending religion news—stay updated on upcoming festivals, prayers, rituals, scriptures, spiritual beliefs, pilgrimages, and traditions.

Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

  • On Saturdays

    Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.

  • Daily-Weekdays

    Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347