Tithi · पूर्णिमा

Purnima Tithi

Purnima is the 15th tithi, the full moon. Its deity is the Moon, and it is favoured for every auspicious act, worship, and fasting; the full moon.

Next Purnima, Kathmandu

  • Mon 26 Oct 2026
  • Tue 24 Nov 2026
  • Thu 24 Dec 2026
  • Fri 22 Jan 2027
  • Mon 22 Mar 2027
  • Tue 20 Apr 2027

Next Purnima, Delhi

  • Mon 26 Oct 2026
  • Tue 24 Nov 2026
  • Fri 22 Jan 2027
  • Mon 22 Mar 2027
  • Tue 20 Apr 2027
  • Thu 20 May 2027

What Purnima means

A tithi is a lunar day: the time the Moon takes to move 12° further from the Sun. Thirty make a lunar month, fifteen in the waxing half (Shukla paksha) and fifteen in the waning half (Krishna paksha).

Purna, the full: good for completing work and for every auspicious act.

Festivals on Purnima

  • Guru Purnima (Ashadha)
  • Raksha Bandhan and Janai Purnima (Shravana)
  • Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha)
  • Holi (Phalguna)
  • Kartik Purnima

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Purnima?
Mon 26 Oct and Tue 24 Nov in Kathmandu; Mon 26 Oct and Tue 24 Nov in Delhi.
What is Purnima tithi good for?
Purnima is ruled by the Moon and belongs to the Purna group. It is favoured for every auspicious act, worship, and fasting; the full moon.