Purnima 2023
All 13 Purnima dates in 2023 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 6 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 6 Jan 2023, 2:14 AM | 7 Jan 2023, 4:37 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Feb | Magha Purnima | 4 Feb 2023, 9:30 PM | 5 Feb 2023, 11:58 PM |
| Tuesday, 7 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 6 Mar 2023, 4:17 PM | 7 Mar 2023, 6:10 PM |
| Thursday, 6 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 5 Apr 2023, 9:19 AM | 6 Apr 2023, 10:04 AM |
| Friday, 5 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 4 May 2023, 11:44 PM | 5 May 2023, 11:04 PM |
| Sunday, 4 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 3 Jun 2023, 11:17 AM | 4 Jun 2023, 9:11 AM |
| Monday, 3 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 2 Jul 2023, 8:21 PM | 3 Jul 2023, 5:08 PM |
| Tuesday, 1 Aug | Adhik Shravana Purnima | 1 Aug 2023, 3:52 AM | 2 Aug 2023, 12:01 AM |
| Thursday, 31 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 30 Aug 2023, 10:58 AM | 31 Aug 2023, 7:05 AM |
| Friday, 29 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 28 Sept 2023, 6:49 PM | 29 Sept 2023, 3:27 PM |
| Saturday, 28 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 28 Oct 2023, 4:17 AM | 29 Oct 2023, 1:54 AM |
| Monday, 27 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 26 Nov 2023, 3:53 PM | 27 Nov 2023, 2:46 PM |
| Tuesday, 26 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 26 Dec 2023, 5:47 AM | 27 Dec 2023, 6:03 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 2023?
There are 13 Purnima dates in 2023.