Purnima 2006
All 12 Purnima dates in 2006 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 14 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 13 Jan 2006, 1:37 PM | 14 Jan 2006, 3:18 PM |
| Monday, 13 Feb | Magha Purnima | 12 Feb 2006, 7:44 AM | 13 Feb 2006, 10:14 AM |
| Tuesday, 14 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 14 Mar 2006, 2:32 AM | 15 Mar 2006, 5:05 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 12 Apr 2006, 8:23 PM | 13 Apr 2006, 10:10 PM |
| Saturday, 13 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 12 May 2006, 11:55 AM | 13 May 2006, 12:21 PM |
| Sunday, 11 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 11 Jun 2006, 12:37 AM | 11 Jun 2006, 11:33 PM |
| Tuesday, 11 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 10 Jul 2006, 10:53 AM | 11 Jul 2006, 8:31 AM |
| Wednesday, 9 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 8 Aug 2006, 7:39 PM | 9 Aug 2006, 4:23 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 7 Sept 2006, 3:54 AM | 8 Sept 2006, 12:12 AM |
| Saturday, 7 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 6 Oct 2006, 12:26 PM | 7 Oct 2006, 8:42 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 4 Nov 2006, 9:44 PM | 5 Nov 2006, 6:28 PM |
| Monday, 4 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 4 Dec 2006, 8:15 AM | 5 Dec 2006, 5:54 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 2006?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2006.