Calculate Tithi, Nakshatra & Festivals with Mathematical Precision
|
पूर्णिमाA decorative illustration for पूर्णिमापूर्णिमाBhakti5 Panchang

पूर्णिमा

Purnima

पूर्णिमा

व्रतम्

पूर्णिमा — महत्त्वम्

Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is considered auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja, Guru worship, and other observances. Different Purnimas are associated with different festivals (e.g. Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima).

पूर्णिमा — महत्त्वम्

According to tradition, the full moon is a symbol of completeness and purity. Fasting on Purnima is said to purify the mind and body. Many major festivals fall on Purnima, including Holi, Raksha Bandhan, and Guru Purnima.

पूर्णिमा — पूजाविधिः

  1. Observe a full-day or partial fast; bathe at sunrise.
  2. Offer white flowers, milk, and white cloth to the Moon at moonrise.
  3. Chant Chandra mantras; offer arghya (water) to the Moon.
  4. Break the fast after moonrise and puja.

पूर्णिमा — मन्त्राः

ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः

oṃ candramase namaḥ

Salutations to Chandra

पूर्णिमा — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्

  • Fruits
  • Milk
  • Sattvic meal after moonrise

पूर्णिमा — अन्यनामानि

Pan-India(पूर्णिमा)

Monthly full moon observance

North India(पूर्णिमा व्रत)

Chandra darshan, arghya

पूर्णिमा — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्

कर्तव्यम्

  • Fast and worship the Moon
  • Offer white items
  • Chant mantras
  • Break after moonrise

वर्जनीयम्

  • Do not eat before moonrise if observing full fast
  • Avoid tamasic food
  • Do not disrespect the Moon

पूर्णिमा — FAQ

पूर्णिमा किम् अस्ति?
Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar.
पूर्णिमा 2026 वर्षे कदा?
2026 वर्षे पूर्णिमा Friday, May 1, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
पूर्णिमा पूजाविधिः का?
Observe a full-day or partial fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer white flowers, milk, and white cloth to the Moon at moonrise.; Chant Chandra mantras; offer arghya (water) to the Moon.; Break the fast after moonrise and puja.
पूर्णिमा दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
Fruits, Milk, Sattvic meal after moonrise
पूर्णिमा दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
Fast and worship the Moon; Offer white items; Chant mantras
पूर्णिमा दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
Do not eat before moonrise if observing full fast; Avoid tamasic food; Do not disrespect the Moon
पूर्णिमा दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
पूर्णिमा Chandra देवाय समर्पितम्।

Upcoming पूर्णिमा Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

पूर्णिमा is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

DateDayMoonrise TimeSpecial Name
May 1, 2026Friday06:48 pm
May 31, 2026Sunday07:31 pm
Jun 29, 2026Monday07:11 pm
Jun 30, 2026Tuesday07:58 pm
Jul 29, 2026Wednesday07:16 pm
Jul 29, 2026Wednesday07:16 pm
Aug 28, 2026Friday06:53 pm
Sep 26, 2026Saturday05:53 pm
Oct 26, 2026Monday05:34 pm
Oct 26, 2026Monday05:34 pm
Nov 24, 2026Tuesday04:56 pm
Jan 22, 2027Friday05:46 pm
Mar 22, 2027Monday06:37 pm
Apr 20, 2027Tuesday06:26 pm
May 20, 2027Thursday07:18 pm

अधिकम् पूर्णिमा

Quick Facts

Deity
Chandra
Category
Vrat
Also Known As
Full Moon, Poornima
Tithi
Loading…
Next Occurrence
Loading…
City
पूर्णिमा 2026 (Purnima)