Purnima 2003
All 12 Purnima dates in 2003 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 18 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 17 Jan 2003, 4:57 PM | 18 Jan 2003, 4:17 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Feb | Magha Purnima | 16 Feb 2003, 7:31 AM | 17 Feb 2003, 5:21 AM |
| Tuesday, 18 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 17 Mar 2003, 7:19 PM | 18 Mar 2003, 4:04 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 16 Apr 2003, 4:50 AM | 17 Apr 2003, 1:05 AM |
| Friday, 16 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 15 May 2003, 12:50 PM | 16 May 2003, 9:05 AM |
| Saturday, 14 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 13 Jun 2003, 8:04 PM | 14 Jun 2003, 4:45 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 13 Jul 2003, 3:20 AM | 14 Jul 2003, 12:51 AM |
| Tuesday, 12 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 11 Aug 2003, 11:37 AM | 12 Aug 2003, 10:18 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 9 Sept 2003, 10:01 PM | 10 Sept 2003, 10:06 PM |
| Friday, 10 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 9 Oct 2003, 11:27 AM | 10 Oct 2003, 12:57 PM |
| Saturday, 8 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 8 Nov 2003, 4:13 AM | 9 Nov 2003, 6:43 AM |
| Monday, 8 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 7 Dec 2003, 11:27 PM | 9 Dec 2003, 2:06 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 2003?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2003.