Purnima 2078
All 12 Purnima dates in 2078 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Purnima: Pausha Purnima — Thursday, 27 Jan 2078
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 27 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 27 Jan 2078, 7:14 AM | 28 Jan 2078, 7:04 AM |
| Saturday, 26 Feb | Magha Purnima | 25 Feb 2078, 10:10 PM | 26 Feb 2078, 11:21 PM |
| Monday, 28 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 27 Mar 2078, 2:22 PM | 28 Mar 2078, 4:35 PM |
| Wednesday, 27 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 26 Apr 2078, 7:14 AM | 27 Apr 2078, 9:50 AM |
| Thursday, 26 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 25 May 2078, 11:44 PM | 27 May 2078, 1:53 AM |
| Saturday, 25 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 24 Jun 2078, 2:50 PM | 25 Jun 2078, 3:52 PM |
| Sunday, 24 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 24 Jul 2078, 4:00 AM | 25 Jul 2078, 3:37 AM |
| Tuesday, 23 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 22 Aug 2078, 3:27 PM | 23 Aug 2078, 1:42 PM |
| Wednesday, 21 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 21 Sept 2078, 1:51 AM | 21 Sept 2078, 11:01 PM |
| Friday, 21 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 20 Oct 2078, 11:56 AM | 21 Oct 2078, 8:25 AM |
| Saturday, 19 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 18 Nov 2078, 10:09 PM | 19 Nov 2078, 6:23 PM |
| Sunday, 18 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 18 Dec 2078, 8:37 AM | 19 Dec 2078, 5:05 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
When is the next Purnima?
The next Pausha Purnima is on Thursday, 27 Jan. The tithi begins 27 Jan 2078, 7:14 AM and ends 28 Jan 2078, 7:04 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Purnima dates are there in 2078?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2078.