Purnima 2014
All 12 Purnima dates in 2014 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 16 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 15 Jan 2014, 7:50 AM | 16 Jan 2014, 10:22 AM |
| Friday, 14 Feb | Magha Purnima | 14 Feb 2014, 3:09 AM | 15 Feb 2014, 5:23 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 15 Mar 2014, 9:19 PM | 16 Mar 2014, 10:38 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 14 Apr 2014, 1:13 PM | 15 Apr 2014, 1:12 PM |
| Wednesday, 14 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 14 May 2014, 2:14 AM | 15 May 2014, 12:45 AM |
| Friday, 13 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 12 Jun 2014, 12:27 PM | 13 Jun 2014, 9:41 AM |
| Saturday, 12 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 11 Jul 2014, 8:33 PM | 12 Jul 2014, 4:54 PM |
| Sunday, 10 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 10 Aug 2014, 3:36 AM | 10 Aug 2014, 11:39 PM |
| Tuesday, 9 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 8 Sept 2014, 10:48 AM | 9 Sept 2014, 7:08 AM |
| Wednesday, 8 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 7 Oct 2014, 7:13 PM | 8 Oct 2014, 4:20 PM |
| Thursday, 6 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 6 Nov 2014, 5:36 AM | 7 Nov 2014, 3:52 AM |
| Saturday, 6 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 5 Dec 2014, 6:18 PM | 6 Dec 2014, 5:56 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 2014?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2014.