Purnima 2016
All 12 Purnima dates in 2016 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 24 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 23 Jan 2016, 7:31 AM | 24 Jan 2016, 7:15 AM |
| Monday, 22 Feb | Magha Purnima | 21 Feb 2016, 10:34 PM | 22 Feb 2016, 11:49 PM |
| Wednesday, 23 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 22 Mar 2016, 3:12 PM | 23 Mar 2016, 5:30 PM |
| Friday, 22 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 21 Apr 2016, 8:20 AM | 22 Apr 2016, 10:53 AM |
| Saturday, 21 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 21 May 2016, 12:42 AM | 22 May 2016, 2:44 AM |
| Monday, 20 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 19 Jun 2016, 3:31 PM | 20 Jun 2016, 4:32 PM |
| Tuesday, 19 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 19 Jul 2016, 4:40 AM | 20 Jul 2016, 4:26 AM |
| Thursday, 18 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 17 Aug 2016, 4:27 PM | 18 Aug 2016, 2:56 PM |
| Friday, 16 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 16 Sept 2016, 3:15 AM | 17 Sept 2016, 12:35 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 15 Oct 2016, 1:25 PM | 16 Oct 2016, 9:53 AM |
| Monday, 14 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 13 Nov 2016, 11:17 PM | 14 Nov 2016, 7:22 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 13 Dec 2016, 9:16 AM | 14 Dec 2016, 5:35 AM |
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 2016?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2016.