Purnima 2012
All 13 Purnima dates in 2012 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 9 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 8 Jan 2012, 12:46 PM | 9 Jan 2012, 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, 7 Feb | Magha Purnima | 7 Feb 2012, 4:47 AM | 8 Feb 2012, 3:23 AM |
| Thursday, 8 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 7 Mar 2012, 5:52 PM | 8 Mar 2012, 3:09 PM |
| Friday, 6 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 6 Apr 2012, 4:20 AM | 7 Apr 2012, 12:48 AM |
| Sunday, 6 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 5 May 2012, 12:53 PM | 6 May 2012, 9:05 AM |
| Monday, 4 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 3 Jun 2012, 8:17 PM | 4 Jun 2012, 4:41 PM |
| Tuesday, 3 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 3 Jul 2012, 3:21 AM | 4 Jul 2012, 12:21 AM |
| Thursday, 2 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 1 Aug 2012, 10:58 AM | 2 Aug 2012, 8:57 AM |
| Friday, 31 Aug | Adhik Bhadrapada Purnima | 30 Aug 2012, 8:11 PM | 31 Aug 2012, 7:28 PM |
| Sunday, 30 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 29 Sept 2012, 8:03 AM | 30 Sept 2012, 8:48 AM |
| Monday, 29 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 28 Oct 2012, 11:17 PM | 30 Oct 2012, 1:19 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 27 Nov 2012, 5:34 PM | 28 Nov 2012, 8:15 PM |
| Friday, 28 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 27 Dec 2012, 1:26 PM | 28 Dec 2012, 3:51 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 2012?
There are 13 Purnima dates in 2012.