About

Purnimas is a free guide to the full moons of the year. The name comes from Purnima, the Sanskrit word used across India for the full-moon day.

Full moons sit at the centre of a remarkable number of festivals, fasts and family customs. They are also the easiest sky event anyone can enjoy. This site brings the calendar, the culture and the astronomy together in one place.

What you will find here

• Full-Moon Calendar: upcoming full moons in Indian Standard Time, tithis and the lunar months.
• Purnima Festivals: the twelve full moons of the Hindu year and what they mark.
• Moon Watching: moonrise, supermoons, eclipses and photographing the moon.

What this site is not

Purnimas covers calendar, culture and astronomy. It does not offer horoscopes, predictions, remedies, muhurat services or paid consultations. For religious observances, follow your family tradition, your temple or a local panchang.

How the dates are worked out

Full-moon times are calculated from standard astronomical formulas and shown in Indian Standard Time. Festival days follow the local tithi, so they can differ by a day from the astronomical moment.

Pictures

The images are illustrations made for this site.

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Questions and corrections are welcome on the contact page.