Gaura Purnima

Gaura Purnima is a Vaishnava festival that celebrates the birth of Sri [Chaitanya Mahaprabhu|Chaitanya Mahaprabhu], who founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It occurs on the purnima in the Hindu month Phalguna, usually falling in March or April.
Gaura Purnima means "Golden Full Moon", a reference to Chaitanya. His followers spend this festival fasting and chanting congregationally, then at moonrise a feast is enjoyed by all. It was celebrated on March 13 and 14, 2025.
This festival is celebrated by Gaudiya Vaishnavas as part of Nabadwip-mandala Parikrama.