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Purnima (full moon)

Purnima Vrat

Also known as Satyanarayan Vrat

Purnima Vrat is kept on the full-moon day of each month, a day of brightness sacred to Vishnu and the Moon. It is the classic day for the Satyanarayan Puja, the household worship of Vishnu as the lord of truth.

Purnima Vrat dates in 2026

Computed for Ujjain on the sunrise-prevailing tithi (the Smarta convention); a regional day can shift by one.

Purnima

The Moon on every Purnima Vrat — Purnima (full moon).

  • PurnimaSat 3 Jan
    MoonPausha (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaSun 1 Feb
    MoonMagha (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaTue 3 Mar
    MoonPhalguna (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaThu 2 Apr
    MoonChaitra (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaFri 1 May
    MoonVaishakha (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaSun 31 May
    MoonJyeshtha (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaMon 29 Jun
    MoonJyeshtha (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaWed 29 Jul
    MoonAshadha (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaFri 28 Aug
    MoonShravana (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaSat 26 Sep
    MoonBhadrapada (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaMon 26 Oct
    MoonAshwina (purnimanta)
  • PurnimaTue 24 Nov
    MoonKartika (purnimanta)

Significance

The full moon, at the peak of its light, is held auspicious for worship, charity and the Satyanarayan vrat, which is kept in gratitude and to fulfil vows. Several Purnimas are major festivals (Guru, Buddha, Sharad, Kartik).

How Purnima Vrat is kept

Devotees fast through the day, worship Vishnu (often the Satyanarayan Puja with its katha), bathe in sacred water where possible, and give in charity before breaking the fast at moonrise.

FAQ

What is the Satyanarayan Vrat?

A household worship of Vishnu as Satyanarayan, the lord of truth, commonly performed on Purnima to give thanks or fulfil a vow.

Are some Purnimas festivals?

Yes. Guru Purnima, Buddha Purnima, Sharad Purnima and Kartik Purnima are major festivals in their own right.

When is the Purnima fast broken?

Typically at moonrise, after the day’s worship.

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