Purnima 2005
All 12 Purnima dates in 2005 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 25 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 24 Jan 2005, 1:35 PM | 25 Jan 2005, 4:02 PM |
| Thursday, 24 Feb | Magha Purnima | 23 Feb 2005, 8:36 AM | 24 Feb 2005, 10:23 AM |
| Friday, 25 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 25 Mar 2005, 1:51 AM | 26 Mar 2005, 2:28 AM |
| Sunday, 24 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 23 Apr 2005, 4:26 PM | 24 Apr 2005, 3:36 PM |
| Monday, 23 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 23 May 2005, 4:02 AM | 24 May 2005, 1:48 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 21 Jun 2005, 1:03 PM | 22 Jun 2005, 9:43 AM |
| Thursday, 21 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 20 Jul 2005, 8:23 PM | 21 Jul 2005, 4:30 PM |
| Friday, 19 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 19 Aug 2005, 3:15 AM | 19 Aug 2005, 11:23 PM |
| Sunday, 18 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 17 Sept 2005, 10:48 AM | 18 Sept 2005, 7:30 AM |
| Monday, 17 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 16 Oct 2005, 8:00 PM | 17 Oct 2005, 5:43 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 15 Nov 2005, 7:26 AM | 16 Nov 2005, 6:27 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 14 Dec 2005, 9:21 PM | 15 Dec 2005, 9:45 PM |
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 2005?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2005.