Purnima 2018
All 13 Purnima dates in 2018 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 2 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 1 Jan 2018, 11:44 AM | 2 Jan 2018, 7:54 AM |
| Wednesday, 31 Jan | Magha Purnima | 30 Jan 2018, 10:23 PM | 31 Jan 2018, 6:56 PM |
| Thursday, 1 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 1 Mar 2018, 8:57 AM | 2 Mar 2018, 6:21 AM |
| Saturday, 31 Mar | Chaitra Purnima | 30 Mar 2018, 7:35 PM | 31 Mar 2018, 6:06 PM |
| Monday, 30 Apr | Vaishakha Purnima | 29 Apr 2018, 6:37 AM | 30 Apr 2018, 6:28 AM |
| Tuesday, 29 May | Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima | 28 May 2018, 6:40 PM | 29 May 2018, 7:49 PM |
| Thursday, 28 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 27 Jun 2018, 8:13 AM | 28 Jun 2018, 10:22 AM |
| Friday, 27 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 26 Jul 2018, 11:16 PM | 28 Jul 2018, 1:50 AM |
| Sunday, 26 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 25 Aug 2018, 3:16 PM | 26 Aug 2018, 5:26 PM |
| Tuesday, 25 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 24 Sept 2018, 7:18 AM | 25 Sept 2018, 8:22 AM |
| Wednesday, 24 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 23 Oct 2018, 10:36 PM | 24 Oct 2018, 10:15 PM |
| Friday, 23 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 22 Nov 2018, 12:53 PM | 23 Nov 2018, 11:09 AM |
| Saturday, 22 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 22 Dec 2018, 2:09 AM | 22 Dec 2018, 11:18 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 2018?
There are 13 Purnima dates in 2018.