Purnima Vrat — महत्त्वम्
Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day. Devotees fast and worship the Moon (Chandra) or the deity associated with that Purnima (e.g. Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima).
Purnima Vrat — 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. Different Purnimas are associated with different deities and legends.
Purnima Vrat — पूजाविधिः
- 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.
Purnima Vrat — मन्त्राः
ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः
oṃ candramase namaḥ
Salutations to Chandra
Purnima Vrat — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●Sattvic meal after moonrise
Purnima Vrat — अन्यनामानि
Pan-India(पूर्णिमा व्रत)
Monthly full moon vrat
North India(पूर्णिमा व्रत)
Chandra darshan, arghya
Purnima Vrat — 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
Purnima Vrat — FAQ
- Purnima Vrat किम् अस्ति?
- Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day.
- Purnima Vrat 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.
- Purnima Vrat दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Fruits, Milk, Sattvic meal after moonrise
- Purnima Vrat दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Fast and worship the Moon; Offer white items; Chant mantras
- Purnima Vrat दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not eat before moonrise if observing full fast; Avoid tamasic food; Do not disrespect the Moon
- Purnima Vrat दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Purnima Vrat Chandra देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming Purnima Vrat Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Purnima Vrat 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)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | 06:48 pm | — |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday | 07:31 pm | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Monday | 07:11 pm | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Tuesday | 07:58 pm | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Wednesday | 07:16 pm | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Friday | 06:53 pm | — |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Saturday | 05:53 pm | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | 05:34 pm | — |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Tuesday | 04:56 pm | — |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Friday | 05:46 pm | — |
| Mar 22, 2027 | Monday | 06:37 pm | — |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Tuesday | 06:26 pm | — |
| May 20, 2027 | Thursday | 07:18 pm | — |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Friday | 07:04 pm | — |
| Jun 19, 2027 | Saturday | 07:54 pm | — |