Purnima Dates for All Regions of India

This page provides a comprehensive list of Purnima (full moon) dates for 2024, calculated according to the Hindu Panchang. This includes important dates like Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, and Kartik Purnima. The dates listed are applicable throughout India.

Understanding Purnima

In the Hindu calendar, Purnima signifies the full moon day and marks the transition between two lunar fortnights. It’s considered an auspicious time for starting new endeavors.

Purnimanta vs. Amanta Calendars

The Hindu calendar has two main variations:

• Purnimanta: The lunar month ends on Purnima. This calendar is followed in North Indian states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Madhya Pradesh.
• Amanta: The lunar month ends on the new moon day. This calendar is followed in South Indian states like Assam, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tripura, and West Bengal.