Purnima 2020
All 13 Purnima dates in 2020 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 10 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 10 Jan 2020, 2:34 AM | 11 Jan 2020, 12:51 AM |
| Sunday, 9 Feb | Magha Purnima | 8 Feb 2020, 4:02 PM | 9 Feb 2020, 1:03 PM |
| Monday, 9 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 9 Mar 2020, 3:04 AM | 9 Mar 2020, 11:17 PM |
| Wednesday, 8 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 7 Apr 2020, 12:01 PM | 8 Apr 2020, 8:04 AM |
| Thursday, 7 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 6 May 2020, 7:45 PM | 7 May 2020, 4:15 PM |
| Friday, 5 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 5 Jun 2020, 3:16 AM | 6 Jun 2020, 12:42 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 4 Jul 2020, 11:34 AM | 5 Jul 2020, 10:14 AM |
| Monday, 3 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 2 Aug 2020, 9:29 PM | 3 Aug 2020, 9:28 PM |
| Wednesday, 2 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 1 Sept 2020, 9:39 AM | 2 Sept 2020, 10:52 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Oct | Adhik Ashwin Purnima | 1 Oct 2020, 12:26 AM | 2 Oct 2020, 2:35 AM |
| Saturday, 31 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 30 Oct 2020, 5:46 PM | 31 Oct 2020, 8:19 PM |
| Monday, 30 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 29 Nov 2020, 12:48 PM | 30 Nov 2020, 2:59 PM |
| Wednesday, 30 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 29 Dec 2020, 7:54 AM | 30 Dec 2020, 8:58 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 2020?
There are 13 Purnima dates in 2020.