Purnima 2024
All 12 Purnima dates in 2024 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 25 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 24 Jan 2024, 9:50 PM | 25 Jan 2024, 11:24 PM |
| Saturday, 24 Feb | Magha Purnima | 23 Feb 2024, 3:34 PM | 24 Feb 2024, 6:00 PM |
| Monday, 25 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 24 Mar 2024, 9:55 AM | 25 Mar 2024, 12:30 PM |
| Tuesday, 23 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 23 Apr 2024, 3:26 AM | 24 Apr 2024, 5:19 AM |
| Thursday, 23 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 22 May 2024, 6:48 PM | 23 May 2024, 7:23 PM |
| Saturday, 22 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 21 Jun 2024, 7:32 AM | 22 Jun 2024, 6:37 AM |
| Sunday, 21 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 20 Jul 2024, 6:00 PM | 21 Jul 2024, 3:47 PM |
| Monday, 19 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 19 Aug 2024, 3:05 AM | 19 Aug 2024, 11:55 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 17 Sept 2024, 11:44 AM | 18 Sept 2024, 8:04 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 16 Oct 2024, 8:41 PM | 17 Oct 2024, 4:56 PM |
| Friday, 15 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 15 Nov 2024, 6:19 AM | 16 Nov 2024, 2:58 AM |
| Sunday, 15 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 14 Dec 2024, 4:59 PM | 15 Dec 2024, 2:31 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 2024?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2024.