Purnima 2021
All 12 Purnima dates in 2021 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 28 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 28 Jan 2021, 1:17 AM | 29 Jan 2021, 12:46 AM |
| Saturday, 27 Feb | Magha Purnima | 26 Feb 2021, 3:50 PM | 27 Feb 2021, 1:47 PM |
| Sunday, 28 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 28 Mar 2021, 3:27 AM | 29 Mar 2021, 12:18 AM |
| Tuesday, 27 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 26 Apr 2021, 12:44 PM | 27 Apr 2021, 9:01 AM |
| Wednesday, 26 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 25 May 2021, 8:30 PM | 26 May 2021, 4:43 PM |
| Thursday, 24 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 24 Jun 2021, 3:32 AM | 25 Jun 2021, 12:09 AM |
| Saturday, 24 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 23 Jul 2021, 10:43 AM | 24 Jul 2021, 8:06 AM |
| Sunday, 22 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 21 Aug 2021, 7:00 PM | 22 Aug 2021, 5:31 PM |
| Monday, 20 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 20 Sept 2021, 5:28 AM | 21 Sept 2021, 5:24 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 19 Oct 2021, 7:03 PM | 20 Oct 2021, 8:26 PM |
| Friday, 19 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 18 Nov 2021, 12:00 PM | 19 Nov 2021, 2:27 PM |
| Sunday, 19 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 18 Dec 2021, 7:24 AM | 19 Dec 2021, 10:05 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 2021?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2021.