Purnima 2009
All 13 Purnima dates in 2009 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 11 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 10 Jan 2009, 12:37 PM | 11 Jan 2009, 8:56 AM |
| Monday, 9 Feb | Magha Purnima | 8 Feb 2009, 11:20 PM | 9 Feb 2009, 8:19 PM |
| Wednesday, 11 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 10 Mar 2009, 10:07 AM | 11 Mar 2009, 8:07 AM |
| Thursday, 9 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 8 Apr 2009, 9:10 PM | 9 Apr 2009, 8:25 PM |
| Saturday, 9 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 8 May 2009, 8:55 AM | 9 May 2009, 9:31 AM |
| Sunday, 7 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 6 Jun 2009, 9:55 PM | 7 Jun 2009, 11:41 PM |
| Tuesday, 7 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 6 Jul 2009, 12:22 PM | 7 Jul 2009, 2:51 PM |
| Wednesday, 5 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 5 Aug 2009, 3:58 AM | 6 Aug 2009, 6:24 AM |
| Friday, 4 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 3 Sept 2009, 7:55 PM | 4 Sept 2009, 9:32 PM |
| Sunday, 4 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 3 Oct 2009, 11:22 AM | 4 Oct 2009, 11:40 AM |
| Monday, 2 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 2 Nov 2009, 1:53 AM | 3 Nov 2009, 12:43 AM |
| Wednesday, 2 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 1 Dec 2009, 3:24 PM | 2 Dec 2009, 1:00 PM |
| Thursday, 31 Dec | Pausha Purnima | 31 Dec 2009, 4:00 AM | 1 Jan 2010, 12:42 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 2009?
There are 13 Purnima dates in 2009.