Purnima 2010
All 12 Purnima dates in 2010 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 30 Jan | Magha Purnima | 29 Jan 2010, 3:32 PM | 30 Jan 2010, 11:47 AM |
| Sunday, 28 Feb | Phalguna Purnima | 28 Feb 2010, 1:50 AM | 28 Feb 2010, 10:07 PM |
| Tuesday, 30 Mar | Chaitra Purnima | 29 Mar 2010, 11:04 AM | 30 Mar 2010, 7:55 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 Apr | Adhik Vaishakha Purnima | 27 Apr 2010, 7:53 PM | 28 Apr 2010, 5:48 PM |
| Thursday, 27 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 27 May 2010, 5:18 AM | 28 May 2010, 4:37 AM |
| Saturday, 26 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 25 Jun 2010, 4:14 PM | 26 Jun 2010, 5:00 PM |
| Sunday, 25 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 25 Jul 2010, 5:12 AM | 26 Jul 2010, 7:06 AM |
| Tuesday, 24 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 23 Aug 2010, 8:08 PM | 24 Aug 2010, 10:34 PM |
| Thursday, 23 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 22 Sept 2010, 12:30 PM | 23 Sept 2010, 2:47 PM |
| Friday, 22 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 22 Oct 2010, 5:35 AM | 23 Oct 2010, 7:06 AM |
| Sunday, 21 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 20 Nov 2010, 10:37 PM | 21 Nov 2010, 10:57 PM |
| Tuesday, 21 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 20 Dec 2010, 2:48 PM | 21 Dec 2010, 1:43 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 2010?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2010.