Purnima
VratSaturday, 26 September 2026 New Delhi
Purnima: next dates · New Delhi
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 26 September 2026Next | Saturday | — |
| 26 October 2026 | Monday | — |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 23 December 2026 | Wednesday | — |
Purnima — Significance
Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is considered auspicious for Satyanarayan Puja, Guru worship, and other observances. Different Purnimas are associated with different festivals (e.g. Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima).
Purnima — Mythology & Legend
According to tradition, the full moon is a symbol of completeness and purity. Fasting on Purnima is said to purify the mind and body. Many major festivals fall on Purnima, including Holi, Raksha Bandhan, and Guru Purnima.
Purnima — Rituals & Puja Vidhi
- Observe a full-day or partial fast; bathe at sunrise.
- Offer white flowers, milk, and white cloth to the Moon at moonrise.
- Chant Chandra mantras; offer arghya (water) to the Moon.
- Break the fast after moonrise and puja.
Purnima — Mantras & Prayers
ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः
oṃ candramase namaḥ
Salutations to Chandra
Purnima — Traditional Foods
- Fruits
- Milk
- Sattvic meal after moonrise
Purnima — Regional celebrations
- Pan-India (पूर्णिमा)
- Monthly full moon observance
- North India (पूर्णिमा व्रत)
- Chandra darshan, arghya
Purnima — Do / Don't
Do
- Fast and worship the Moon
- Offer white items
- Chant mantras
- Break after moonrise
Don't
- Do not eat before moonrise if observing full fast
- Avoid tamasic food
- Do not disrespect the Moon
Purnima — FAQ
- What is Purnima?
- Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar.
- When is Purnima 2026?
- In 2026, Purnima falls on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
- What are the Purnima puja rituals?
- Observe a full-day or partial fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer white flowers, milk, and white cloth to the Moon at moonrise.; Chant Chandra mantras; offer arghya (water) to the Moon.; Break the fast after moonrise and puja.
- What to eat on Purnima?
- Fruits, Milk, Sattvic meal after moonrise
- What should you do on Purnima?
- Fast and worship the Moon; Offer white items; Chant mantras
- What should you avoid on Purnima?
- Do not eat before moonrise if observing full fast; Avoid tamasic food; Do not disrespect the Moon