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Purnima Dates 2029

Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, occurring once every month on the 15th tithi of the Shukla Paksha. On this day, the moon is fully illuminated and visible throughout the night. Purnima is one of the most auspicious days in Hinduism and is associated with several major festivals and observances.

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 โ€” such as Kartik Purnima, Guru Purnima, and Sharad Purnima.

All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata

Date Begins Ends Lunar Month Paksha Action
29-Jan-2029 29-Jan-2029 01:55 PM Monday 30-Jan-2029 11:34 AM Tuesday Magha Shukla
28-Feb-2029 28-Feb-2029 02:06 AM Wednesday 28-Feb-2029 10:41 PM Wednesday Phalguna Shukla
29-Mar-2029 29-Mar-2029 11:53 AM Thursday 30-Mar-2029 07:57 AM Friday Chaitra Shukla
27-Apr-2029 27-Apr-2029 07:56 PM Friday 28-Apr-2029 04:07 PM Saturday Adhika Chaitra Shukla
27-May-2029 27-May-2029 03:16 AM Sunday 28-May-2029 12:08 AM Monday Vaishakha Shukla
25-Jun-2029 25-Jun-2029 10:56 AM Monday 26-Jun-2029 08:53 AM Tuesday Jyeshtha Shukla
24-Jul-2029 24-Jul-2029 07:52 PM Tuesday 25-Jul-2029 07:07 PM Wednesday Ashadha Shukla
23-Aug-2029 23-Aug-2029 06:49 AM Thursday 24-Aug-2029 07:22 AM Friday Shravana Shukla
21-Sep-2029 21-Sep-2029 08:19 PM Friday 22-Sep-2029 10:00 PM Saturday Bhadrapada Shukla
21-Oct-2029 21-Oct-2029 12:33 PM Sunday 22-Oct-2029 02:59 PM Monday Ashvina Shukla
20-Nov-2029 20-Nov-2029 07:04 AM Tuesday 21-Nov-2029 09:34 AM Wednesday Kartika Shukla
20-Dec-2029 20-Dec-2029 02:32 AM Thursday 21-Dec-2029 04:18 AM Friday Margashirsha Shukla

Purnima โ€“ 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.

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