Purnima 2017
All 12 Purnima dates in 2017 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 12 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 11 Jan 2017, 7:51 PM | 12 Jan 2017, 5:03 PM |
| Friday, 10 Feb | Magha Purnima | 10 Feb 2017, 7:30 AM | 11 Feb 2017, 6:02 AM |
| Sunday, 12 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 11 Mar 2017, 8:23 PM | 12 Mar 2017, 8:23 PM |
| Tuesday, 11 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 10 Apr 2017, 10:22 AM | 11 Apr 2017, 11:38 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 10 May 2017, 1:07 AM | 11 May 2017, 3:12 AM |
| Friday, 9 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 8 Jun 2017, 4:16 PM | 9 Jun 2017, 6:39 PM |
| Sunday, 9 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 8 Jul 2017, 7:31 AM | 9 Jul 2017, 9:36 AM |
| Monday, 7 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 6 Aug 2017, 10:28 PM | 7 Aug 2017, 11:40 PM |
| Wednesday, 6 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 5 Sept 2017, 12:41 PM | 6 Sept 2017, 12:32 PM |
| Thursday, 5 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 5 Oct 2017, 1:47 AM | 6 Oct 2017, 12:10 AM |
| Saturday, 4 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 3 Nov 2017, 1:47 PM | 4 Nov 2017, 10:52 AM |
| Sunday, 3 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 3 Dec 2017, 12:57 AM | 3 Dec 2017, 9:16 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 2017?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2017.