Purnima, the full moon night, is the counterpart to Amavasya and one of the two Tithis every Hindu calendar month is built around. Satyanarayan Puja, Guru Purnima, and a string of regional festivals all hang off this one Tithi. Here’s the full 2027 list, verified against Drik Panchang’s Delhi, NCT calculations.
Purnima Dates 2027 (Full List)
| Month | Purnima Date | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January 22, 2027 (Friday) | 09:29 PM, Jan 21 | 05:46 PM, Jan 22 |
| February | February 20, 2027 (Saturday) | 07:59 AM, Feb 20 | 04:52 AM, Feb 21 |
| March | March 22, 2027 (Monday) | 06:21 PM, Mar 21 | 04:13 PM, Mar 22 |
| April | April 20, 2027 (Tuesday) | 04:51 AM, Apr 20 | 03:56 AM, Apr 21 |
| May | May 20, 2027 (Thursday) | 04:02 PM, May 19 | 04:28 PM, May 20 |
| June | June 18, 2027 (Friday) | 04:34 AM, Jun 18 | 06:13 AM, Jun 19 |
| July | July 18, 2027 (Sunday) | 06:48 PM, Jul 17 | 09:14 PM, Jul 18 |
| August | August 16 to 17, 2027 (Monday, Tuesday) | 10:28 AM, Aug 16 | 12:58 PM, Aug 17 |
| September | September 15, 2027 (Wednesday) | 02:48 AM, Sep 15 | 04:32 AM, Sep 16 |
| October | October 15, 2027 (Friday) | 06:49 PM, Oct 14 | 07:16 PM, Oct 15 |
| November | November 13 to 14, 2027 (Saturday, Sunday) | 09:55 AM, Nov 13 | 08:55 AM, Nov 14 |
| December | December 13, 2027 (Monday) | 11:54 PM, Dec 12 | 09:38 PM, Dec 13 |
Two months, August and November, show the Purnima Tithi spanning two calendar days. In those cases both dates are commonly observed for different regional practices; the day the Tithi is prevailing at sunrise is the one used for fasting-day calculations.
What Is Purnima?
Purnima is the day the Moon sits directly opposite the Sun, fully illuminated as seen from Earth. It marks the last Tithi of Shukla Paksha (waxing fortnight) and is considered the most energetically “full” point of the lunar month, the opposite of Amavasya’s quiet emptiness.
Why Purnima Matters
- Satyanarayan Puja: Many households perform a Satyanarayan Puja on or around Purnima, seeking blessings and gratitude for the month gone by.
- Fasting: Purnima Vrat is observed by many, particularly for prosperity and family wellbeing, and is considered especially auspicious for charity.
- Named festivals: Several of the year’s biggest festivals fall on a specific month’s Purnima, including Guru Purnima (Ashadha), Raksha Bandhan (Shravana), and Sharad Purnima (Ashwina).
Purnima vs Amavasya
Purnima and Amavasya are the two poles of the lunar month, full moon and new moon. If you’re looking for the complete 2027 new moon list to plan around both, see our Amavasya 2027 guide.
FAQ
How many Purnimas are there in 2027?
There are 12 Purnimas in 2027, one for each lunar month. Two of them (August and November) span two calendar dates due to sunrise-based Tithi timing.
What is the difference between Purnima and Amavasya?
Purnima is the full moon, the last Tithi of the waxing fortnight. Amavasya is the new moon, the last Tithi of the waning fortnight. They sit exactly opposite each other in the lunar month.
Is Purnima a good day for new beginnings?
Yes, generally. Unlike Amavasya, Purnima is considered auspicious for pujas, charity, and many new ventures, though specific Muhurats still depend on Nakshatra and other factors.
What should I do on Purnima?
Common practices include Satyanarayan Puja, fasting, donating food or clothes, and visiting a temple. Practices vary by region and family tradition.
Do Purnima dates differ by city or country?
Yes. Purnima timing is calculated from the Moon-Sun angle at your specific location’s sunrise, so the observed date can shift by a day between cities or countries. The dates above are calculated for Delhi, NCT, India.
Dates and timings above are sourced from Drik Panchang’s Delhi, NCT panchang and are accurate to the Vedic lunar calendar for that location. If you live elsewhere, especially outside India, check a Panchang calculated for your own city before finalising a fast or ritual timing.
Comments
No comments yet. Yours would be the first.
Leave a comment
Held for review before it appears. Your email is never published.