Yamuna Chhath 2025, also known as Yamuna Jayanti, will be celebrated with deep reverence on Thursday, April 3rd. This sacred festival marks the divine descent of Goddess Yamuna onto Earth, a moment of immense spiritual significance. As the daughter of Bhagwan Surya (the Sun God) and the sister of Yama, the God of Death, Goddess Yamuna is worshipped as a symbol of purity, divine grace, and eternal life. She is also revered as Yamunaji, Yami, Suryatanaya, Suryaja, and Ravinandini, embodying the life-giving energy of the celestial Sun. Her sacred waters are believed to cleanse sins, grant longevity, and bestow liberation (moksha), making this festival a time for spiritual renewal and devotion.
Celebrated with grandeur in Mathura, Vrindavan, and along the banks of the Yamuna River, the festival brings together thousands of devotees who offer holy dips (snan), floral tributes, diyas, and prayers to honor the goddess. The vibrant processions, bhajans, and temple rituals reflect the deep faith that devotees place in Ma Yamuna’s divine blessings.
Significance & Story of Yamuna Jayanti
Yamuna Jayanti, also known as Yamuna Chhath, is not just a festival of devotion but a profound reminder of the spiritual sanctity and transformative power of Maa Yamuna, whose divine waters have been revered since time immemorial. Among the many sacred narratives associated with her, one of the most significant is found in the Vamana Purana, which illustrates her role in purification, devotion, and divine intervention. This legend connects Maa Yamuna to some of the most pivotal deities in Hinduism—Bhagwan Shiva, Bhagwan Kamadeva, and Bhagwan Krishna, each playing a role in defining her divine essence.
According to the Vamana Purana, after Sati’s self-immolation, Bhagwan Shiva, overwhelmed with grief and detachment, wandered across the three worlds, renouncing all ties to domestic life and immersing himself in deep meditation. Seeing the world in distress due to Shiva’s detachment, Bhagwan Kamadeva, the god of love and desire, was sent to awaken him by shooting an arrow of love. Overcome by an intense surge of desire, Bhagwan Shiva, in an effort to subdue this material impulse, plunged into the sacred waters of the Yamuna River. However, the divine purity of Yamuna’s waters absorbed his passion, turning them dark in color, symbolizing how she bears the burdens of the world, absorbing its impurities and transforming them through divine grace.
The legend does not end here. Over time, the darkened Yamuna River became the dwelling place of Kaliya, a mighty demonic serpent who poisoned her waters, making them uninhabitable and dangerous. It was only when Bhagwan Krishna, the Supreme Protector, descended into the river, danced upon the serpent’s hoods, and defeated Kaliya, that the Yamuna River was purified and restored to its original beauty. The touch of Krishna’s lotus feet not only cleansed the river but reaffirmed her divine status—that of a river capable of cleansing sins, liberating souls, and carrying the essence of Krishna’s eternal grace.
Yamuna Jayanti: A Celebration of Divine Purity and Spiritual Liberation
The story of Maa Yamuna’s purification underscores the festival’s deeper spiritual meaning—she is not just a river, but a divine force that absorbs, purifies, and redeems. She is the manifestation of Bhakti (devotion) and Moksha (liberation), offering devotees the chance to cleanse their karmic burdens by bathing in her sacred waters. Just as she transformed from darkened impurity to radiant beauty through Bhagwan Krishna’s divine touch, she represents the power of surrender and devotion, allowing devotees to transcend their material attachments and attain spiritual elevation.
Yamuna Jayanti is a day to honor her divine descent, recognizing her as a sustainer of life, a remover of sins, and a giver of divine grace. The ritualistic holy dips (snan), offerings of flowers and lamps (diyas), and chanting of hymns are not mere acts of worship, but a reaffirmation of one’s spiritual journey, seeking purification of the soul, detachment from worldly illusions, and eternal connection with Bhagwan Krishna. As devotees gather on her sacred banks in Mathura and Vrindavan, offering prayers and gratitude, they invoke not just her physical presence as a river, but her spiritual essence as a divine force that leads all souls toward eternal bliss and liberation.
Festival Date, Time, Muhurat & Tithi
Yamuna Jayanti 2025 will be observed on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
Panchami Tithi (5th lunar day) of the Shukla Paksha in the Chaitra month as per the Hindu lunar calendar.
Key Timings for Yamuna Jayanti 2025:
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Yamuna Jayanti Muhurat:
06:10 AM to 08:20 AM (IST)
Duration: 2 Hours 10 Minutes - Panchami Tithi begins at 04:23 AM on April 2nd (IST)
- Panchami Tithi ends at 06:42 AM on April 3rd (IST)
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Yamuna Puja Muhurat:
06:30 AM to 08:00 AM (IST)
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Note: Sunrise and sunset vary by region and date due to India's geographical diversity. For exact timings, refer to local astronomical data.
How to Celebrate Yamuna Chhath
On the auspicious day, one should get up before sunrise and bathe in the Yamuna River. If it is not possible, one can add little Yamuna Jal (water) to the bath water and take bath. Chant the following mantra while bathing.
'Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Saraswati, Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru'
“In this water, I invoke the presence of divine waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri.”
Yamuna Chhath, also known as Yamuna Jayanti, is a deeply spiritual festival primarily celebrated in the holy city of Mathura and along the Yamuna River. To celebrate, devotees begin with an early ritual bath (snan) in the sacred waters of the Yamuna, believing it purifies the soul and absolves sins. The day is spent offering prayers, flowers, and lamps (diyas) to Goddess Yamuna, seeking her divine blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. Devotees often observe fasting and perform Puja at home or on the banks of the river, chanting sacred hymns and singing bhajans in praise of the goddess.
The festival emphasizes gratitude and devotion to the river, which is believed to have the power to grant longevity, peace, and liberation (moksha). Throughout the day, community feasts and acts of charity are common, reflecting the spirit of selflessness and service. Yamuna Chhath not only celebrates the goddess's divine presence but also serves as a reminder to honor and protect the sacred rivers, recognizing their significance in both spiritual and ecological well-being.
Yamuna Chhath Puja Vidhi (Puja Procedure)
This festival honors the divine river, believed to purify sins and bring prosperity and spiritual well-being to its devotees. The Yamuna Chhath Puja involves prayers, offerings, fasting, and rituals aimed at invoking the goddess's blessings.
Preparation for the Puja
The celebration of Yamuna Chhath begins with cleaning and preparing the home and the area near the Yamuna River (if performing the puja by the riverbank). Devotees set up an altar with a picture or idol of Goddess Yamuna, ensuring it is clean and adorned with fresh flowers, incense sticks, and lights (diyas). It is customary to decorate the area with rangoli or madhubani art to welcome the goddess. Devotees may also prepare a sacred space in their homes with a pot filled with water symbolizing the river, along with offerings of fruits, sweets, and milk.
Offering Prayers and Mantras
The puja is performed early in the morning, preferably before sunrise. Devotees begin by offering prayers to Goddess Yamuna, invoking her as the daughter of Bhagwan Surya and the sister of Bhagwan Yama. The main prayer focuses on seeking blessings for health, longevity, and spiritual well-being. Recite sacred mantras like the Yamuna Ashtakshara Mantra: “Om Yamunaye Namaha” , along with hymns praising the goddess. Devotees may also chant the Yamuna Stotra or Yamuna Aarti to invoke her grace.
Offering Flowers and Fruits
Devotees offer fresh flowers, fruits like bananas, pomegranates, and apples, and sweets such as laddus, kheer, or other traditional offerings to Maa Yamuna. Milk is poured into the river or the water vessel as a mark of reverence, and the holy dip is taken to purify the body and soul. The offerings are placed before the deity while expressing gratitude for the river’s life-giving energy.
Lighting Diyas and Performing Aarti
Lighting oil lamps (diyas) is a key ritual during Yamuna Chhath. As night falls, devotees place diyas in and around the puja area or on the riverbanks. The lamps symbolize the victory of light over darkness and are believed to attract divine blessings. Aarti is performed with a flame from a brass lamp (usually with a bell or small cymbals), singing devotional songs and prayers to honor Maa Yamuna.
Fasting and Charity
Many devotees observe a fast on Yamuna Chhath, either abstaining from food or consuming only milk, fruits, and water. During this time, devotees practice mental purification and focus on spiritual growth. The day also encourages acts of charity, where devotees donate food, clothes, or money to the needy. This is seen as an essential part of the puja, as Maa Yamuna blesses those who share their prosperity with others.
Concluding the Puja
The puja concludes with a final round of prayers, thanking Maa Yamuna for her blessings and seeking her divine grace for prosperity and peace. Devotees may take a final dip in the river, offering their respects and completing the ritual. The fast is broken in the evening, often with a light meal, and the remaining offerings are distributed among family members or the poor. The day ends with the belief that the blessings of Maa Yamuna will bring divine protection, happiness, and success to the devotee’s life.
Yamuna Chhath Puja Mantras
Here are some powerful mantras recited during Yamuna Chhath Puja to invoke the blessings of Goddess Yamuna and seek her divine grace:
Yamuna Ashtakshara Mantra
'Om Yamunaye Namaha'
Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Yamuna, who is revered for her life-giving and purifying energy. This mantra is chanted to invoke her divine presence and blessings.
Yamuna Stotra
This hymn is recited to praise Goddess Yamuna and seek her blessings for longevity, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment.
'Yamuna Asya Vaso Vichintaya Mahadadi
Vivasvan Manoharam Shubham Kriyayam
Yathah Sada Dakshina Purushashivakshi
Purushottama Tama Shreyam Bhavishyami'
Meaning: This prayer glorifies the goddess as the purifier of the soul, the provider of wealth, and the one who grants peace and happiness.
Yamuna Aarti
The Yamuna Aarti is a devotional song sung during the puja to honor the goddess and express gratitude.
'Jai Yamuna Maiyya Ki, Jai Yamuna Ki Jai
Jai Jai Yamuna Maiyya Ki, Jai Jai Yamuna Ki Jai'
Meaning: Victory to Goddess Yamuna, the mother of all rivers, symbolizing her purity and divine grace.
Reciting these mantras during Yamuna Chhath Puja invokes Maa Yamuna’s divine blessings, purifies the soul, and brings prosperity, peace, and spiritual advancement to the devotee's life.
Yamuna Chhath Vrat Vidhi (Fasting Procedure)
On the day of the fast, devotees observe deep devotion and engage in prayers, meditation, and charity, offering food and clothes to the less fortunate. The fast ends at sunset, after which the Yamuna Aarti is performed to conclude the puja.
The holy dip is taken to purify the body, and the fast is broken with a light meal. Throughout the day, devotees focus on spiritual growth, purification of the soul, and gratitude for the divine blessings of Maa Yamuna. By observing the vrat with faith, humility, and devotion, it is believed that the goddess grants longevity, peace, and prosperity to the devotee's life.
Yamuna Chhath Vrat is a sacred fasting observance dedicated to Goddess Yamuna for seeking her blessings of purification, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment. The fast begins with an early ritual bath (snan) in the Yamuna River or, if not possible, at home with water that symbolizes the river. Devotees wear clean, preferably white, clothes and set up a sacred altar with an idol or picture of Goddess Yamuna.
Offerings of flowers, fruits, sweets, and milk are placed before the goddess, and devotees chant sacred mantras like 'Om Yamunaye Namaha' and sing devotional hymns throughout the day. During the fast, many devotees refrain from consuming food, while others may eat only fruits, milk, and simple vegetarian food, remaining pure in mind and spirit.
Yamuna Chhath Vrat Katha (Traditional Fasting Story)
Long ago, in the sacred land of Mathura, there lived a humble Brahmin named Satyavrat, renowned for his unwavering devotion to Goddess Yamuna. Each day, at sunrise and sunset, he would walk to the banks of the Yamuna River, offering prayers and taking a holy dip in its sacred waters. He believed that Maa Yamuna’s divine grace had the power to cleanse all sins and grant prosperity and salvation. However, despite his unshakable faith and righteous life, misfortune shadowed his existence. His family suffered from severe poverty, his children often went to bed hungry, and no matter how hard he worked, his efforts yielded no success. Yet, he never let despair shake his faith, believing that one day Maa Yamuna would bless him.
One evening, as Satyavrat sat near the river, lost in deep meditation, an old sage approached him. The sage, glowing with a divine aura, asked, 'My child, why do you look so troubled?' With tears in his eyes, Satyavrat narrated his sorrows, lamenting how, despite his unwavering faith, poverty and hardships never left his home. The sage, full of wisdom, smiled and said, 'The goddess you worship so devotedly is waiting for you to observe her sacred fast. On the day of Yamuna Chhath, if you keep a pure heart, perform her puja with full faith, and remain on a fast, Maa Yamuna will bless you beyond your imagination. This is the vrat that grants divine prosperity, washes away suffering, and leads one toward eternal happiness.' Inspired by these words, Satyavrat resolved to observe the Yamuna Chhath Vrat with the utmost devotion and purity.
On the auspicious day, Satyavrat bathed in the Yamuna River at dawn, reciting sacred mantras and offering milk, flowers, and sweets to the goddess. He fasted throughout the day, chanting hymns of Maa Yamuna and singing her glories. As dusk fell, he lit oil lamps (diyas) along the riverbank, surrendering his heart and soul to the goddess. Just as he closed his eyes in devotion, the river began to shimmer with a golden glow, and from its depths, Maa Yamuna herself emerged, radiating divine light. Her voice, soothing as the flowing river, echoed, 'My beloved devotee, your faith has touched my heart. From this day forth, all your hardships will dissolve like darkness before the rising sun. Prosperity shall flow into your life, and my blessings shall remain with you and your descendants forever.'
The very next morning, Satyavrat’s life transformed miraculously. His barren land yielded golden crops, his home, once filled with despair, overflowed with abundance, and his children laughed with joy instead of hunger. News of his divine blessing spread throughout the kingdom, and people from far and wide flocked to the Yamuna River, seeking her grace and protection. From that day forward, devotees across generations have observed Yamuna Chhath Vrat, believing that worshiping Maa Yamuna with a pure heart brings divine blessings, prosperity, and liberation from suffering.
This sacred Vrat Katha reminds us that faith, devotion, and purity of heart are always rewarded. Just as Maa Yamuna washed away Satyavrat’s hardships, she continues to bless her devotees with happiness, fortune, and spiritual fulfillment, ensuring that those who honor her will never be abandoned in their time of need.
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Conclusion
Yamuna Jayanti is not just a celebration of Goddess Yamuna’s divine descent, but a powerful reminder of her spiritual significance, purifying grace, and life-giving blessings. Observing this sacred festival through prayers, fasting, holy dips, and rituals allows devotees to cleanse their souls, seek prosperity, and strengthen their spiritual connection with the goddess. The mythological tales associated with Maa Yamuna emphasize her role as a symbol of devotion, purity, and liberation, teaching that faith and surrender lead to divine blessings.
Beyond its religious essence, Yamuna Chhath also highlights the ecological and cultural importance of sacred rivers, urging people to respect, preserve, and protect water bodies as a source of both spiritual and physical sustenance. As devotees gather along the banks of the Yamuna River and offer their heartfelt prayers, they reaffirm the belief that true prosperity is not only material wealth but also inner peace, righteousness, and selfless devotion. By celebrating Maa Yamuna, one embraces the path of divine purity, eternal grace, and spiritual fulfillment, ensuring that her blessings flow eternally like her sacred waters.
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