Purnima 2024

11 occurrences in 2024 • Singapore • Deity: Vishnu, Lakshmi, Moon

Ekadashi Amavasya Purnima Pradosh Vrat Sankashti Chaturthi

All Occurrences — 11 Purnima occurrences in 2024

#	Date	Day	Paksha	Tithi Ends
1	25 Jan 2024	Thursday	Shukla	—
2	24 Feb 2024	Saturday	Shukla	—
3	25 Mar 2024	Monday	Shukla	—
4	23 Apr 2024	Tuesday	Shukla	—
5	23 May 2024	Thursday	Shukla	—
6	21 Jun 2024	Friday	Shukla	—
7	21 Jul 2024	Sunday	Shukla	—
8	19 Aug 2024	Monday	Shukla	—
9	17 Oct 2024	Thursday	Shukla	—
10	15 Nov 2024	Friday	Shukla	—
11	15 Dec 2024	Sunday	Shukla	—

Each Purnima has its own classical name (Nirjala, Devshayani, Mokshada, etc.) determined by the Hindu lunar month — see the 12 Named Purnima section below for stories, benefits, and significance.

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What is Purnima? पूर्णिमा

Purnima is the full moon day — the climax of Shukla Paksha when the Moon shines in full glory. Considered the most auspicious tithi of the lunar cycle. Each Purnima is associated with major festivals (Holi, Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, Buddha Purnima, etc.) and grand spiritual observances.

पूर्णिमा शुक्ल पक्ष का अन्तिम दिन है, जब चन्द्रमा पूर्ण होता है। यह चन्द्र चक्र का सर्वाधिक शुभ तिथि माना जाता है।

Deity

Vishnu, Lakshmi, Moon

विष्णु, लक्ष्मी, चन्द्र

Tithi

Tithi 15

Shukla Paksha

Occurrence

Once per lunar month, end of Shukla Paksha (~12 per year)

12 Named Purnima

Each Purnima has its own name, story, and benefit determined by the lunar month it falls in. Click any name to read its full mythology, benefit, and special observance notes.

Pausha Purnima पौष पूर्णिमा

Pausha: Liberation; relief from poverty and hunger; merit of Prayag-snan

Magha Purnima माघ पूर्णिमा

Magha: Cleansing of life-time sins; Vishnu's blessings; merit transfers to ancestors

Phalguna Purnima (Holi) फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा (होली)

Phalguna: Burns away inner negativity; victory of devotion over evil; spring renewal

Chaitra Purnima (Hanuman Jayanti) चैत्र पूर्णिमा (हनुमान जयन्ती)

Chaitra: Strength, courage, removal of obstacles; protection from evil forces

Vaishakha Purnima (Buddha Purnima) वैशाख पूर्णिमा (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा)

Vaishakha: Liberation; enlightenment; merit of all Vishnu Purnimas combined

Jyeshtha Purnima (Vat Savitri / Vat Purnima) ज्येष्ठ पूर्णिमा (वट पूर्णिमा)

Jyeshtha: Husband's longevity; Sati-Savitri's blessings; preparation for Rath Yatra

Ashadha Purnima (Guru Purnima) आषाढ पूर्णिमा (गुरु पूर्णिमा)

Ashadha: Guru's grace; spiritual progress; remembrance and honoring of teachers

Shravana Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) श्रावण पूर्णिमा (रक्षाबन्धन)

Shravana: Sibling bond; protective blessings; renewal of dharma vows (Upakarma)

Bhadrapada Purnima भाद्रपद पूर्णिमा

Bhadrapada: Final auspicious activities before Pitru Paksha; honey-related Buddhist merit

Ashwin Purnima (Sharad Purnima) अश्विन पूर्णिमा (शरद पूर्णिमा)

Ashwin: Lakshmi's wealth-blessings for those keeping vigil; Moon's nectar (amrit) descends; healing properties

Kartika Purnima कार्तिक पूर्णिमा

Kartika: Merit equal to 1000 ashwamedha yagnas; Shiva's blessings; Guru Nanak's grace

Margashirsha Purnima (Dattatreya Jayanti) मार्गशीर्ष पूर्णिमा (दत्तात्रेय जयन्ती)

Margashirsha: Removal of all troubles; balanced wisdom (jnana, vairagya, karma); ascetic guidance

Vrat Vidhi (Procedure) व्रत विधि

The traditional step-by-step procedure for observing Purnima, drawn from classical Vedic sources.

Pre-Sunrise Bath

Wake before sunrise. Take a holy bath — ideally in a sacred river, otherwise add Ganga jal to water. Wear clean white or yellow clothes.

Satyanarayan Vrat (most common)

Setup a kalash, Vishnu/Satyanarayan murti or photo. Offer panchamrit, banana, panchamrit prasad (banana-flour-jaggery-ghee mix). Recite the 5 chapters of Satyanarayan Katha. Distribute prasad.

Day Observance

Maintain saatvik food. No grains in some traditions; others permit one full meal. Visit a temple, give donations, feed Brahmins. Practice Vishnu Sahasranama or naam-japa.

Moonlight Offering

After moonrise, offer arghya (water libation) to the Moon. Place kheer or sweet rice in moonlight to absorb lunar nectar (especially on Sharad Purnima). View the moon with reverence — Purnima is the day to gaze at the Moon as a deity.

Charity

Donate white items: rice, milk, sugar, white cloth, silver. Feed cows. Light lamps in temple — 108 lamps is especially meritorious.

Mantras मंत्र

Sacred mantras to chant during Purnima for maximum spiritual benefit. Recite with devotion and proper pronunciation.

Chandra Mantra

ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः

Om Shram Shrim Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah

Meaning: Salutations to the Moon

Japa: 108 times during moonrise

Lakshmi Mantra

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद। ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः॥

Om Shrim Hrim Shrim Kamale Kamalalaye Prasida Prasida. Om Shrim Hrim Shrim Maha-lakshmyai Namah.

Meaning: Salutations to Maha Lakshmi seated on lotus — be pleased with us

Japa: Especially on Sharad Purnima during jagaran

Satyanarayan Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Meaning: Salutations to Lord Vasudeva

Japa: 108 times during Satyanarayan vrat

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Purnima are there in a year?

Typically 12 Purnimas per year — one at the end of each lunar month's Shukla Paksha. In years with Adhik Maas, there are 13 Purnimas.

What is the most important Purnima?

Guru Purnima (Ashadha) is most important for spiritual seekers. Sharad Purnima (Ashwin) for Lakshmi worship and lunar nectar. Buddha Purnima (Vaishakh) for Buddhists. Kartik Purnima for Shiva and Sikh community (Guru Nanak Jayanti).

What is Sharad Purnima kheer tradition?

On Sharad Purnima, kheer is prepared in the evening and left in moonlight overnight. The Moon is closest to Earth and its rays are believed to infuse the kheer with amrit (nectar). Eaten next morning as prasad — believed to heal asthma, respiratory issues, and bring Lakshmi's blessings.

Why is Purnima called Poornima?

Both spellings are correct transliterations of पूर्णिमा. 'Purna' = full, complete. The full moon represents fullness of consciousness, completeness of the lunar cycle, and the climax of brightness.

Should we fast on Purnima?

Yes — Purnima vrat is observed by many. Most common is Satyanarayan Vrat (one meal day, evening Satyanarayan katha). Some keep complete fast. Specific Purnimas (Guru, Sharad, Vaishakh, Kartik) have heightened observance.

All Occurrences — 11 Purnima occurrences in 2024

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What is Purnima? पूर्णिमा

12 Named Purnima

Pausha Purnima पौष पूर्णिमा

Magha Purnima माघ पूर्णिमा

Phalguna Purnima (Holi) फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा (होली)

Chaitra Purnima (Hanuman Jayanti) चैत्र पूर्णिमा (हनुमान जयन्ती)

Vaishakha Purnima (Buddha Purnima) वैशाख पूर्णिमा (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा)

Jyeshtha Purnima (Vat Savitri / Vat Purnima) ज्येष्ठ पूर्णिमा (वट पूर्णिमा)

Ashadha Purnima (Guru Purnima) आषाढ पूर्णिमा (गुरु पूर्णिमा)

Shravana Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) श्रावण पूर्णिमा (रक्षाबन्धन)

Bhadrapada Purnima भाद्रपद पूर्णिमा

Ashwin Purnima (Sharad Purnima) अश्विन पूर्णिमा (शरद पूर्णिमा)

Kartika Purnima कार्तिक पूर्णिमा

Margashirsha Purnima (Dattatreya Jayanti) मार्गशीर्ष पूर्णिमा (दत्तात्रेय जयन्ती)

Vrat Vidhi (Procedure) व्रत विधि

Pre-Sunrise Bath

Satyanarayan Vrat (most common)

Day Observance

Moonlight Offering

Charity

Mantras मंत्र

Frequently Asked Questions

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