Purnima Tithi
पूर्णिमा · tithi 15 of 30
Purnima begins when the Moon is 168° ahead of the Sun and ends at 180°. Purna (full) tithis are favoured for completing work and for most auspicious ceremonies. Purnima, the full moon, closes Shukla Paksha. Many festivals and the Satyanarayana puja are observed on this day.
Attributes
| Paksha | Shukla |
|---|---|
| Number in paksha | 15 |
| Presiding deity | Chandra |
| Type | Purna |
| Moon–Sun elongation | 168° – 180° |
Find this tithi in your city
The monthly panchang shows the tithi of every day with its end time, and the Hindu calendar lists the vrats that fall on it.
Frequently asked questions
How is Purnima calculated?
A tithi is a 12° step in the Moon's lead over the Sun. Purnima runs from 168° to 180°, so its length varies between roughly 19 and 26 hours with the Moon's speed.
Why can Purnima fall on different dates in different cities?
The civil day takes the tithi current at local sunrise. Sunrise differs by place and time zone, so a tithi that begins before sunrise in one city may begin after sunrise in another.
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