Purnima Dates 2023
Purnima is considered sacred to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the Moon God (Chandra). There are 12 Purnimas in a regular year, each named after the lunar month in which it falls — such as Kartik Purnima, Guru Purnima, and Sharad Purnima.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 06 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 06-Jan-2023 02:16 AM Friday
Ends: 07-Jan-2023 04:39 AM Saturday
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Pausha |
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Gemini 9.0°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 05 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 04-Feb-2023 09:31 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Feb-2023 12:00 AM Monday
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Magha |
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Cancer 9.4°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 07 Mar 2023 | Holika Dahan |
Begins: 06-Mar-2023 04:19 PM Monday
Ends: 07-Mar-2023 06:11 PM Tuesday
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Phalguna |
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Leo 9.4°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 06 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 05-Apr-2023 09:20 AM Wednesday
Ends: 06-Apr-2023 10:05 AM Thursday
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Chaitra |
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Virgo 8.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 05 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 04-May-2023 11:45 PM Thursday
Ends: 05-May-2023 11:05 PM Friday
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Vaisakha |
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Libra 7.8°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 03 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 03-Jun-2023 11:18 AM Saturday
Ends: 04-Jun-2023 09:12 AM Sunday
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Jyeshtha |
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Scorpio 6.2°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 02 Jul 2023 | Guru Purnima |
Begins: 02-Jul-2023 08:23 PM Sunday
Ends: 03-Jul-2023 05:09 PM Monday
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Ashadha |
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Sagittarius 4.3°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 01 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 01-Aug-2023 03:53 AM Tuesday
Ends: 02-Aug-2023 12:02 AM Wednesday
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Adhika Shravana |
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Capricorn 2.3°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 31 Aug 2023 | Raksha Bandhan |
Begins: 30-Aug-2023 11:00 AM Wednesday
Ends: 31-Aug-2023 07:06 AM Thursday
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Shravana |
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Aquarius 0.4°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 29 Sep 2023 | — |
Begins: 28-Sep-2023 06:50 PM Thursday
Ends: 29-Sep-2023 03:28 PM Friday
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Bhadrapada |
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Aquarius 29.0°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 28 Oct 2023 | Kojagiri Purnima (Sharad Purnima) |
Begins: 28-Oct-2023 04:19 AM Saturday
Ends: 29-Oct-2023 01:55 AM Sunday
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Ashvina |
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Pisces 28.0°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 27 Nov 2023 | — |
Begins: 26-Nov-2023 03:55 PM Sunday
Ends: 27-Nov-2023 02:47 PM Monday
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Kartika |
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Aries 27.7°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 26 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 26-Dec-2023 05:48 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-Dec-2023 06:04 AM Wednesday
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Margashirsha |
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Taurus 27.7°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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Purnima – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is Purnima?
Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, occurring once every month on the 15th tithi of the Shukla Paksha, when the moon is fully illuminated.
What is the significance of Purnima?
Purnima is considered sacred to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the Moon God (Chandra). It is believed that spiritual energy is at its peak on the full moon, making prayers and rituals especially effective.
How is the Purnima fast observed?
Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and observe a fast throughout the day. The fast is broken after moonrise by offering Arghya to the moon. Some devotees consume only fruits and milk, while others observe a strict nirjala (waterless) fast.
Which Purnima is the most important?
Several Purnimas carry special importance: Guru Purnima (Ashadha) honours spiritual teachers, Sharad Purnima (Ashvina) is associated with the descent of divine nectar from the moon, Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha) marks the birth of Gautama Buddha, and Kartik Purnima is one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar.
What rituals are performed on Purnima?
Rituals on Purnima include taking a bath in a holy river, performing Satyanarayan Puja, offering milk and white flowers to the moon, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, lighting lamps, and donating food or clothes to the needy.