2026 Purnima Calendar
Timings calculated for New Delhi
Paush Purnima
Devotees take holy river baths to begin Magh Snan; believed to wash away sins and invite blessings for health and prosperity.
Magha Purnima
Concluding bath of Magh Mela; charity on this day brings great spiritual merit.
Holi (Phalguna Purnima)
Celebrated as Holi — the triumph of devotion; a day of joy, letting go, and spiritual renewal.
Chaitra Purnima
Hanuman Jayanti; devotees perform Satyanarayan Puja for family harmony and well-being.
Buddha Purnima
Birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Lord Buddha; prayer, meditation, and compassion.
Purnima
Full Moon (Purnima) — auspicious for vrata, meditation, and charity.
Jyeshtha Purnima
Vat Savitri Vrat observed for long life and protection of the husband; devotion of Savitri is remembered.
Guru Purnima
Honoring spiritual Gurus and teachers; gratitude and recommitment to wisdom and self-realization.
Raksha Bandhan (Shravana Purnima)
Sisters tie Rakhi for protection; Brahmins perform Upakarma to renew the sacred thread.
Bhadrapada Purnima
Satyanarayan Puja and charity; prosperity; preparation for Anant Chaturdashi next day.
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Purnima)
Worship Goddess Lakshmi; full-moon vigil believed to shower health and abundance.
Kartika Purnima
Dev Deepawali — lamps and sacred baths; believed to liberate from sins.
Margashirsha Purnima
Dedicated to Lord Dattatreya and Goddess Annapurna; prayers for wisdom and prosperity in food.
About Purnima
Purnima, the Full Moon day, is considered highly auspicious for vrata, meditation, and charity. This page lists full moon dates and local timings for your selected city and year.
Full Moon symbolizes completeness, clarity, and spiritual illumination.
Common practices include fasting, meditation, mantra japa, and charity.
All timings are computed per city timezone via our accurate lunar calculations.
"Purnima is the day of divine grace"
The ancient scriptures state that observing Purnima with devotion grants the same merit as performing thousands of sacrifices and pilgrimages.
Traditions and Observance
Purnima is traditionally observed with purity, charity, and contemplation. Many devotees fast, read sacred texts, and perform Satyanarayan puja or offer prayers to the Moon. Below are concise guidelines you can follow as per family tradition.
- Observe fast or take a simple sattvic diet; break fast after moonrise where applicable
- Maintain purity of speech and thought; avoid anger and harshness
- Offer water, milk, or white sweets to the Moon in the evening
- Chant mantras (e.g., Om Namo Narayanaya, Om Namah Shivaya, Chandra mantra)
- Read or listen to Satyanarayan Katha where customary
- Do charity of white food, rice, or clothing as feasible
- Pray for family well-being and emotional harmony
- Respect local calendars for moonrise timing and observance details
- Consult elders or priests for specific rites when needed
Important Reminder
Always consult with your spiritual guide or family traditions for specific observance practices. The timings may vary based on your location and local customs. Listen to your body and practice with devotion rather than mere ritual.
Purnima FAQs — Full Moon Dates, Timing & Vrat
What is Purnima?
Purnima is the full moon day, when the Moon stands opposite the Sun and shines whole. In the Hindu calendar it closes the bright fortnight and is held to be a high point for prayer, fasting, charity and moon worship. Several of the year's largest observances — Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, Kartik Purnima — fall on full-moon days.
How many Purnimas are there in 2026?
Thirteen, not the usual twelve. 2026 carries an adhika (extra) lunar month, so one full moon repeats and an Adhika Purnima is added that most calendars pass over. The list above shows all thirteen with their lunar-month names.
What is the difference between Guru, Sharad and Kartik Purnima?
Each full moon carries the flavour of its lunar month. Guru Purnima (Ashadha, July) honours teachers and the guru; Sharad Purnima (Ashwin, October) is the harvest full moon of kheer and moonlit vigils; Kartik Purnima (November) brings Dev Deepawali and river bathing. The list above names each Purnima so you can find the one you are after.
What is Satyanarayan Puja and when is it done?
The Satyanarayan Puja worships Vishnu in his Satyanarayan form and is done most often on Purnima, though families also keep it on other auspicious days and life events. The full-moon evening, with its Katha and prasad of sheera, is the traditional time. Many households repeat it every Purnima as a standing vow.
Do Purnima and moonrise timings change by city?
Yes. The tithi start and end above are computed in your city's local time, and moonrise — which matters for Sharad Purnima and Chandra worship — shifts with your longitude and latitude. A full moon that rises at one minute in Delhi rises at another in Chennai. Select your city so the times match where you actually are.
How should you observe a Purnima vrat?
A common form is a day-long fast broken after sighting the moon, kept with a sattvic diet, mantra japa, and an evening offering of water or white sweets to the Moon. Where it is the custom, the Satyanarayan Katha is read. Keep to what your family follows; this is offered for understanding, not as prescription.
Is Purnima a good day to start new work?
Purnima is broadly counted among the auspicious tithis and is favoured for worship, charity, housewarming and auspicious beginnings. That said, a full moon is a high-energy day traditionally linked to restlessness, so many prefer it for devotion over hard bargaining or travel. For a specific muhurat, check that day's panchang.