Purnima 2015
All 13 Purnima dates in 2015 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 5 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 4 Jan 2015, 9:22 AM | 5 Jan 2015, 10:23 AM |
| Tuesday, 3 Feb | Magha Purnima | 3 Feb 2015, 2:31 AM | 4 Feb 2015, 4:38 AM |
| Thursday, 5 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 4 Mar 2015, 8:57 PM | 5 Mar 2015, 11:35 PM |
| Saturday, 4 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 3 Apr 2015, 3:17 PM | 4 Apr 2015, 5:35 PM |
| Monday, 4 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 3 May 2015, 7:59 AM | 4 May 2015, 9:12 AM |
| Tuesday, 2 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 1 Jun 2015, 10:04 PM | 2 Jun 2015, 9:49 PM |
| Thursday, 2 Jul | Adhik Ashadha Purnima | 1 Jul 2015, 9:30 AM | 2 Jul 2015, 7:49 AM |
| Friday, 31 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 30 Jul 2015, 7:00 PM | 31 Jul 2015, 4:12 PM |
| Saturday, 29 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 29 Aug 2015, 3:35 AM | 30 Aug 2015, 12:05 AM |
| Monday, 28 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 27 Sept 2015, 12:06 PM | 28 Sept 2015, 8:20 AM |
| Tuesday, 27 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 26 Oct 2015, 9:10 PM | 27 Oct 2015, 5:35 PM |
| Wednesday, 25 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 25 Nov 2015, 7:09 AM | 26 Nov 2015, 4:14 AM |
| Friday, 25 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 24 Dec 2015, 6:27 PM | 25 Dec 2015, 4:41 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 2015?
There are 13 Purnima dates in 2015.