Purnima Dates 2024
Purnima is considered sacred to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the Moon God (Chandra). There are 12 Purnimas in a regular year, each named after the lunar month in which it falls — such as Kartik Purnima, Guru Purnima, and Sharad Purnima.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 25 Jan 2024 | — |
Begins: 24-Jan-2024 09:51 PM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Jan-2024 11:25 PM Thursday
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Pausha |
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Gemini 28.0°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 24 Feb 2024 | — |
Begins: 23-Feb-2024 03:35 PM Friday
Ends: 24-Feb-2024 06:01 PM Saturday
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Magha |
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Cancer 28.1°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 25 Mar 2024 | Holika Dahan |
Begins: 24-Mar-2024 09:57 AM Sunday
Ends: 25-Mar-2024 12:31 PM Monday
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Phalguna |
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Leo 27.8°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 23 Apr 2024 | — |
Begins: 23-Apr-2024 03:27 AM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Apr-2024 05:20 AM Wednesday
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Chaitra |
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Virgo 27.0°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 22 May 2024 | — |
Begins: 22-May-2024 06:49 PM Wednesday
Ends: 23-May-2024 07:24 PM Thursday
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Vaisakha |
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Libra 25.7°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 21 Jun 2024 | — |
Begins: 21-Jun-2024 07:33 AM Friday
Ends: 22-Jun-2024 06:39 AM Saturday
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Jyeshtha |
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Scorpio 24.0°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 21 Jul 2024 | Guru Purnima |
Begins: 20-Jul-2024 06:01 PM Saturday
Ends: 21-Jul-2024 03:48 PM Sunday
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Ashadha |
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Sagittarius 22.1°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 19 Aug 2024 | Raksha Bandhan |
Begins: 19-Aug-2024 03:06 AM Monday
Ends: 19-Aug-2024 11:57 PM Monday
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Shravana |
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Capricorn 20.2°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 18 Sep 2024 | — |
Begins: 17-Sep-2024 11:45 AM Tuesday
Ends: 18-Sep-2024 08:05 AM Wednesday
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Bhadrapada |
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Aquarius 18.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 17 Oct 2024 | Kojagiri Purnima (Sharad Purnima) |
Begins: 16-Oct-2024 08:42 PM Wednesday
Ends: 17-Oct-2024 04:57 PM Thursday
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Ashvina |
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Pisces 17.5°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 15 Nov 2024 | — |
Begins: 15-Nov-2024 06:20 AM Friday
Ends: 16-Nov-2024 02:59 AM Saturday
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Kartika |
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Aries 16.9°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 15 Dec 2024 | — |
Begins: 14-Dec-2024 05:00 PM Saturday
Ends: 15-Dec-2024 02:32 PM Sunday
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Margashirsha |
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Taurus 16.7°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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Purnima – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is Purnima?
Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, occurring once every month on the 15th tithi of the Shukla Paksha, when the moon is fully illuminated.
What is the significance of Purnima?
Purnima is considered sacred to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the Moon God (Chandra). It is believed that spiritual energy is at its peak on the full moon, making prayers and rituals especially effective.
How is the Purnima fast observed?
Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and observe a fast throughout the day. The fast is broken after moonrise by offering Arghya to the moon. Some devotees consume only fruits and milk, while others observe a strict nirjala (waterless) fast.
Which Purnima is the most important?
Several Purnimas carry special importance: Guru Purnima (Ashadha) honours spiritual teachers, Sharad Purnima (Ashvina) is associated with the descent of divine nectar from the moon, Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha) marks the birth of Gautama Buddha, and Kartik Purnima is one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar.
What rituals are performed on Purnima?
Rituals on Purnima include taking a bath in a holy river, performing Satyanarayan Puja, offering milk and white flowers to the moon, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, lighting lamps, and donating food or clothes to the needy.