Purnima 2046
All 12 Purnima dates in 2046 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Purnima: Pausha Purnima — Monday, 22 Jan 2046
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 22 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 21 Jan 2046, 9:29 PM | 22 Jan 2046, 6:21 PM |
| Tuesday, 20 Feb | Magha Purnima | 20 Feb 2046, 8:56 AM | 21 Feb 2046, 5:14 AM |
| Thursday, 22 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 21 Mar 2046, 6:44 PM | 22 Mar 2046, 2:56 PM |
| Friday, 20 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 20 Apr 2046, 3:11 AM | 20 Apr 2046, 11:51 PM |
| Sunday, 20 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 19 May 2046, 11:08 AM | 20 May 2046, 8:45 AM |
| Monday, 18 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 17 Jun 2046, 7:41 PM | 18 Jun 2046, 6:40 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 17 Jul 2046, 5:58 AM | 18 Jul 2046, 6:25 AM |
| Thursday, 16 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 15 Aug 2046, 6:39 PM | 16 Aug 2046, 8:20 PM |
| Saturday, 15 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 14 Sept 2046, 9:46 AM | 15 Sept 2046, 12:09 PM |
| Sunday, 14 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 14 Oct 2046, 2:47 AM | 15 Oct 2046, 5:11 AM |
| Tuesday, 13 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 12 Nov 2046, 8:48 PM | 13 Nov 2046, 10:34 PM |
| Thursday, 13 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 12 Dec 2046, 2:47 PM | 13 Dec 2046, 3:25 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
When is the next Purnima?
The next Pausha Purnima is on Monday, 22 Jan. The tithi begins 21 Jan 2046, 9:29 PM and ends 22 Jan 2046, 6:21 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Purnima dates are there in 2046?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2046.