Shakambhari Purnima 2025 – Puja vidhi, Story, and Shaktipeeth

Shakambhari Purnima 2025 will be observed on the full moon day of the month of Paush. A special Navratri festival dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari is celebrated from the 8th day to the full moon of the Shukla Paksha in Paush month. Shakambhari is considered an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The name “Shakambhari” means “the one who grows food.” According to some stories, Goddess Adi Shakti incarnated as Shakambhari to end a hundred-year-long famine and provided food to the hungry.

When is Shakambhari Purnima 2025?

Shakambhari Purnima will be observed on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Shakambhari Purnima Date and Time:

Full Moon begins: January 13, 2025, at 5:03 AM
Full Moon ends: January 14, 2025, at 3:56 AM

Important Shakti Peeths of Goddess Shakambhari

Goddess Shakambhari’s ancient temple is located in the Shivalik mountain range.. It is mentioned in scriptures like the Skanda Purana and Markandeya Purana. According to legend, Goddess Shakambhari manifested at this location. In South India, Goddess Shakambhari is also called Vanashankari and is situated in Tilikarnya, near Bagalkot, Karnataka.

Another significant temple of Goddess Shakambhari is in Udaypurwati, near Sikar in Rajasthan. This temple, established in the 7th century, is said to have been visited by the Pandavas after the Kurukshetra War to atone for the killings during the battle.

In Rajasthan’s Sambhar district, there is a temple dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari, named after the goddess herself. It is also near Sambhar Lake, which is famous by her name.

Additionally, there is a temple dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari in Saharanpur, near Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. The temple is a Siddhpeeth, where Goddess Shakambhari, along with other deities like Bhima Devi, Brahmari Devi, and Shatakshi Devi, is worshipped.

The Story of Goddess Shakambhari Mata

Durgamasur, a demon from the family of Hiranyaksha, was very cruel and merciless. To gain strength, he performed severe penance to please Lord Brahma. Pleased with his devotion, Brahma granted him a boon. The demon asked for the four Vedas, which were granted by Brahma. After receiving the Vedas, the demon’s knowledge of rituals and ceremonies vanished, leading to chaos on Earth. With the loss of these sacred texts, the world fell into suffering, and the gods became weak.

At this point, the gods sought refuge in the caves of Mount Sumeru and began praying to the most powerful Goddess. Upon hearing their prayers, the Goddess manifested, and her tears began to pour like rivers. Her tears nourished the earth, bringing relief to the suffering beings. The Goddess took on the form of Shakambhari, holding grains, vegetables, fruits, and herbs in her eight hands, feeding the hungry and offering sustenance to all creatures until the new crops grew. From then on, she became known as Goddess Shakambhari.

Shakambhari Purnima Puja Vidhi

Wake up early on Paush Purnima day and take a bath.
Meditate and focus on Goddess Shakambhari.
Set up a worship place with her idol.
Perform aarti for the Goddess.
Offer fresh fruits and vegetables as offerings and sprinkle Ganga water over them.
Visit a temple and offer prasad and donations to the needy.
Listen to the story of Goddess Shakambhari.

Shakambhari Mata Aarti

Hari Om Shri Shakambhari Ambaji Ki Aarti Kijo

Aise adbhut roop hriday dhar leejiyo,
Shatakshi Dayalu Ki Aarti Kijo.
Tum Paripoorn Adi Bhawani Maa,
Sab Ghat Tum Aap Bakhani Maa.

Shakambhari Ambaji Ki Aarti Kijo,
Tumhi Ho Shakambhar, Tumhi Ho Satakshi Maa,
Shivmurti Maya Prakashi Maa,
Shakambhari Ambaji Ki Aarti Kijo.

Nitya Jo Nar-Nari Ambe Aarti Gave Maa,
Ichha Poorn Kijo, Shakambhar Darshan Pave Maa.

Shakambhari Ambaji Ki Aarti Kijo,
Jo Nar Aarti Padhe Padave Maa,
Jo Nar Aarti Sunave Maa,
Bas Vaikunth Shakambhar Darshan Pave.

Shakambhari Mata’s Mantra

On Shakambhari Purnima 2025, chanting Goddess Shakambhari’s mantra is considered highly auspicious. Devotees fasting on this day can chant the following mantra:

Neelvarna Neelotpal Vilochana,
Mushtim Shilimukha Poornakamalam Kamalalaya.

This mantra brings abundance and prosperity to the household, ensuring that there is never a shortage of food and wealth.