Purnima 2002
All 12 Purnima dates in 2002 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 28 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 28 Jan 2002, 7:24 AM | 29 Jan 2002, 4:20 AM |
| Wednesday, 27 Feb | Magha Purnima | 26 Feb 2002, 6:35 PM | 27 Feb 2002, 2:46 PM |
| Thursday, 28 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 28 Mar 2002, 3:50 AM | 28 Mar 2002, 11:54 PM |
| Saturday, 27 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 26 Apr 2002, 11:54 AM | 27 Apr 2002, 8:29 AM |
| Sunday, 26 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 25 May 2002, 7:46 PM | 26 May 2002, 5:21 PM |
| Monday, 24 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 24 Jun 2002, 4:22 AM | 25 Jun 2002, 3:12 AM |
| Wednesday, 24 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 23 Jul 2002, 2:27 PM | 24 Jul 2002, 2:36 PM |
| Thursday, 22 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 22 Aug 2002, 2:39 AM | 23 Aug 2002, 3:59 AM |
| Saturday, 21 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 20 Sept 2002, 5:17 PM | 21 Sept 2002, 7:29 PM |
| Monday, 21 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 20 Oct 2002, 10:18 AM | 21 Oct 2002, 12:50 PM |
| Tuesday, 19 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 19 Nov 2002, 4:57 AM | 20 Nov 2002, 7:03 AM |
| Thursday, 19 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 18 Dec 2002, 11:44 PM | 20 Dec 2002, 12:40 AM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Purnima
Purnima is the full-moon day that ends the bright fortnight. Many festivals fall on it — Guru Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Sharad Purnima, Kartik Purnima and Holi among them.
How it is observed
People keep a fast or eat once, perform Satyanarayan puja, bathe in holy rivers and give charity. The Moon is worshipped after it rises.
Frequently asked questions
How many Purnima dates are there in 2002?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2002.