Purnima 2056
All 13 Purnima dates in 2056 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Purnima: Pausha Purnima — Sunday, 2 Jan 2056
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 2 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 2 Jan 2056, 3:35 AM | 3 Jan 2056, 3:35 AM |
| Tuesday, 1 Feb | Magha Purnima | 31 Jan 2056, 7:33 PM | 1 Feb 2056, 6:06 PM |
| Wednesday, 1 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 1 Mar 2056, 8:57 AM | 2 Mar 2056, 6:10 AM |
| Friday, 31 Mar | Chaitra Purnima | 30 Mar 2056, 7:35 PM | 31 Mar 2056, 3:55 PM |
| Saturday, 29 Apr | Adhik Vaishakha Purnima | 29 Apr 2056, 3:59 AM | 30 Apr 2056, 12:01 AM |
| Monday, 29 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 28 May 2056, 11:06 AM | 29 May 2056, 7:28 AM |
| Tuesday, 27 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 26 Jun 2056, 6:06 PM | 27 Jun 2056, 3:17 PM |
| Wednesday, 26 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 26 Jul 2056, 2:03 AM | 27 Jul 2056, 12:24 AM |
| Friday, 25 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 24 Aug 2056, 11:50 AM | 25 Aug 2056, 11:30 AM |
| Saturday, 23 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 23 Sept 2056, 12:07 AM | 24 Sept 2056, 1:04 AM |
| Monday, 23 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 22 Oct 2056, 3:15 PM | 23 Oct 2056, 5:16 PM |
| Wednesday, 22 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 21 Nov 2056, 9:07 AM | 22 Nov 2056, 11:41 AM |
| Thursday, 21 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 21 Dec 2056, 4:42 AM | 22 Dec 2056, 7:04 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
When is the next Purnima?
The next Pausha Purnima is on Sunday, 2 Jan. The tithi begins 2 Jan 2056, 3:35 AM and ends 3 Jan 2056, 3:35 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Purnima dates are there in 2056?
There are 13 Purnima dates in 2056.