Purnima 2013
All 12 Purnima dates in 2013 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 27 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 26 Jan 2013, 8:47 AM | 27 Jan 2013, 10:08 AM |
| Monday, 25 Feb | Magha Purnima | 25 Feb 2013, 2:00 AM | 26 Feb 2013, 1:56 AM |
| Wednesday, 27 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 26 Mar 2013, 4:24 PM | 27 Mar 2013, 2:57 PM |
| Thursday, 25 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 25 Apr 2013, 4:04 AM | 26 Apr 2013, 1:27 AM |
| Saturday, 25 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 24 May 2013, 1:22 PM | 25 May 2013, 9:55 AM |
| Sunday, 23 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 22 Jun 2013, 8:54 PM | 23 Jun 2013, 5:02 PM |
| Monday, 22 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 22 Jul 2013, 3:31 AM | 22 Jul 2013, 11:45 PM |
| Wednesday, 21 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 20 Aug 2013, 10:21 AM | 21 Aug 2013, 7:14 AM |
| Thursday, 19 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 18 Sept 2013, 6:39 PM | 19 Sept 2013, 4:42 PM |
| Friday, 18 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 18 Oct 2013, 5:34 AM | 19 Oct 2013, 5:07 AM |
| Sunday, 17 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 16 Nov 2013, 7:42 PM | 17 Nov 2013, 8:45 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 16 Dec 2013, 12:50 PM | 17 Dec 2013, 2:58 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 2013?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2013.