Purnima Tithi पूर्णिमा
The full moon · deity Chandra (Moon)
Purnima (पूर्णिमा) is the full-moon tithi, presided over by Chandra (Moon). Purnima, the full moon, is a tithi of fullness and completion. The tithi prevailing at sunrise is applied to the whole day in the panchang.
Key takeaways
- Presiding deity: Chandra (Moon).
- The full moon — a tithi of completion.
- A Purna tithi excellent for completions, Satyanarayan puja, charity and full-moon vrats.
- Occurs in its paksha each lunar month.
Purnima at a glance
| Presiding deity | Chandra (Moon) |
| Nature | Purna (full) |
| Position | 15th tithi of Shukla Paksha |
What is Purnima tithi?
Purnima, the full moon, is a tithi of fullness and completion. As a lunar day, Purnima can begin or end at any clock time, so the panchang uses the Purnima that is running at sunrise.
Presiding deity of Purnima
It is presided over by Chandra, the Moon. Worship and vrats on Purnima are directed to this deity.
Festivals and observances on Purnima
Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, Kartik Purnima, Hanuman Jayanti and Holika Dahan all fall on Purnima.
- Holi (Holika Dahan) — Phalguna Purnima
- Hanuman Jayanti — Chaitra Purnima
- Buddha Purnima — Vaishakha Purnima
- Guru Purnima — Ashadha Purnima
- Raksha Bandhan — Shravana Purnima
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) — Ashwin Purnima
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) — Kartik Purnima
- Satyanarayan Vrat — the Purnima of each lunar month
Festivals fixed to Purnima recur every year but on shifting Gregorian dates; several also depend on the lunar month and paksha. Confirm this year's dates on the festivals and calendar pages or your local panchang.
What Purnima tithi is good for
A Purna tithi excellent for completions, Satyanarayan puja, charity and full-moon vrats. Combine the tithi with a favourable nakshatra, an auspicious choghadiya and the weekday, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.
Purnima in the panchang
You can see whether today is Purnima on any city's daily panchang, and find upcoming Purnima dates on the panchang calendar. Learn about all the tithis, the 27 nakshatras, or read the complete panchang guide.
Tithi attributes follow traditional sources; for religious observance confirm the exact tithi and timings with your local panchang.
Common questions
Which deity rules Purnima tithi?
Purnima tithi is presided over by Chandra (Moon). It is presided over by Chandra, the Moon.
What festivals fall on Purnima?
Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, Kartik Purnima, Hanuman Jayanti and Holika Dahan all fall on Purnima.
Is Purnima a good tithi?
A Purna tithi excellent for completions, Satyanarayan puja, charity and full-moon vrats.
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day — the time for the Moon to move 12° from the Sun. A lunar month has 30 tithis, 15 in the waxing Shukla paksha and 15 in the waning Krishna paksha.