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Tithi 15 · Purna tithi

Purnima पूर्णिमा

Purnima is the full moon tithi that completes Shukla Paksha. The Moon is at its strongest, and the day is devoted to Vishnu (Satyanarayan), holy bathing and charity.

Meaning: Full moon. Ruling deity: Chandra (Moon).

Next Purnima dates

  • Shukla Paksha Purnima: Mon, 23 Nov, 2026, 11:43 PM → Tue, 24 Nov, 2026, 08:23 PM
  • Shukla Paksha Purnima: Wed, 23 Dec, 2026, 10:47 AM → Thu, 24 Dec, 2026, 06:58 AM

Times in IST. See your city for local times and the observance date.

Significance of Purnima

Each Purnima takes its name from the lunar month: Guru Purnima (Ashadha), Sharad Purnima (Ashwin), Kartika Purnima (Dev Deepawali) and Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha).

Holi is celebrated on Phalguna Purnima and Raksha Bandhan on Shravana Purnima.

Many families perform Satyanarayan Katha and keep a Purnima fast broken after moonrise.

Good for

  • Satyanarayan puja
  • Holy bathing and charity
  • Meditation
  • Honouring teachers

Traditionally avoided

  • Some traditions avoid starting surgery or major travel at the exact full moon

Festivals on Purnima

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