Purnima 2008
All 12 Purnima dates in 2008 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 22 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 21 Jan 2008, 9:11 PM | 22 Jan 2008, 7:04 PM |
| Thursday, 21 Feb | Magha Purnima | 20 Feb 2008, 9:39 AM | 21 Feb 2008, 9:00 AM |
| Friday, 21 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 20 Mar 2008, 11:25 PM | 22 Mar 2008, 12:09 AM |
| Sunday, 20 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 19 Apr 2008, 2:08 PM | 20 Apr 2008, 3:55 PM |
| Monday, 19 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 19 May 2008, 5:21 AM | 20 May 2008, 7:41 AM |
| Wednesday, 18 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 17 Jun 2008, 8:43 PM | 18 Jun 2008, 11:00 PM |
| Friday, 18 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 17 Jul 2008, 11:50 AM | 18 Jul 2008, 1:29 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 16 Aug 2008, 2:17 AM | 17 Aug 2008, 2:46 AM |
| Monday, 15 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 14 Sept 2008, 3:41 PM | 15 Sept 2008, 2:43 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 14 Oct 2008, 3:55 AM | 15 Oct 2008, 1:32 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 12 Nov 2008, 3:11 PM | 13 Nov 2008, 11:47 AM |
| Friday, 12 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 12 Dec 2008, 1:58 AM | 12 Dec 2008, 10:07 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 2008?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2008.