Purnima Dates 2027
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 21-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 21-Jan-2027 09:31 PM Thursday
Ends: 22-Jan-2027 05:48 PM Friday
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Pausha |
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Gemini 25.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 20-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 20-Feb-2027 08:01 AM Saturday
Ends: 21-Feb-2027 04:54 AM Sunday
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Magha |
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Cancer 25.0°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 21-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 21-Mar-2027 06:23 PM Sunday
Ends: 22-Mar-2027 04:15 PM Monday
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Phalguna |
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Leo 24.4°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 20-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 20-Apr-2027 04:53 AM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Apr-2027 03:58 AM Wednesday
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Chaitra |
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Virgo 23.4°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 19-May-2027 |
Begins: 19-May-2027 04:04 PM Wednesday
Ends: 20-May-2027 04:30 PM Thursday
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Vaisakha |
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Libra 22.0°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 18-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 18-Jun-2027 04:36 AM Friday
Ends: 19-Jun-2027 06:15 AM Saturday
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Jyeshtha |
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Scorpio 20.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 17-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 17-Jul-2027 06:50 PM Saturday
Ends: 18-Jul-2027 09:16 PM Sunday
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Ashadha |
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Sagittarius 18.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 16-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 16-Aug-2027 10:30 AM Monday
Ends: 17-Aug-2027 01:00 PM Tuesday
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Shravana |
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Capricorn 16.9°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 15-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 15-Sep-2027 02:50 AM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Sep-2027 04:34 AM Thursday
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Bhadrapada |
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Aquarius 15.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 14-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 14-Oct-2027 06:51 PM Thursday
Ends: 15-Oct-2027 07:18 PM Friday
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Ashvina |
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Pisces 14.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 13-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 13-Nov-2027 09:57 AM Saturday
Ends: 14-Nov-2027 08:57 AM Sunday
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Kartika |
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Aries 14.3°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 12-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 12-Dec-2027 11:56 PM Sunday
Ends: 13-Dec-2027 09:40 PM Monday
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Margashirsha |
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Taurus 14.2°
Rohini (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.