Purnima 2011
All 12 Purnima dates in 2011 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 19 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 19 Jan 2011, 5:18 AM | 20 Jan 2011, 2:51 AM |
| Friday, 18 Feb | Magha Purnima | 17 Feb 2011, 5:34 PM | 18 Feb 2011, 2:05 PM |
| Saturday, 19 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 19 Mar 2011, 3:36 AM | 19 Mar 2011, 11:40 PM |
| Monday, 18 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 17 Apr 2011, 12:00 PM | 18 Apr 2011, 8:13 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 16 May 2011, 7:40 PM | 17 May 2011, 4:38 PM |
| Wednesday, 15 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 15 Jun 2011, 3:37 AM | 16 Jun 2011, 1:43 AM |
| Friday, 15 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 14 Jul 2011, 12:44 PM | 15 Jul 2011, 12:09 PM |
| Saturday, 13 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 12 Aug 2011, 11:45 PM | 14 Aug 2011, 12:27 AM |
| Monday, 12 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 11 Sept 2011, 1:10 PM | 12 Sept 2011, 2:56 PM |
| Tuesday, 11 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 11 Oct 2011, 5:09 AM | 12 Oct 2011, 7:35 AM |
| Thursday, 10 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 9 Nov 2011, 11:19 PM | 11 Nov 2011, 1:46 AM |
| Saturday, 10 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 9 Dec 2011, 6:27 PM | 10 Dec 2011, 8:06 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 2011?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2011.