Purnima or Poornima(Full Moon Day) Date,Day, Pooja timing and Fasting Date of Year 2017

There are 12 Purnimas in every year according to Hindu Calendar . Purnima, is the full moon day in traditional Hindu calendar. The day is considered highly auspicious by Hindus and some communities fast or keep Vrat (Purnima fasting) from sunrise to sunset on the day. Here is Purnma or Poornima(Full Moon Day) Date,Day, Pooja timing and Fasting Date of Year 2017.

Purnima Date,Day	Purnima(full moon Day)	Pooja Timing and Fasting
February 10, 2017, Friday.	Magh Purnima.	Time is from 7:08 AM on Feb 10 to 6:00 AM on Feb 11. Fasting is on February 10.
March 12, 2017, Sunday.	Falgun or Phalgun Purnima - Holika Dahan - Holi Festival.	Time is from 7:39 PM on March 11 to 7:25 PM on March 12. Purnima Fasting is on March 12.
April 11, 2017, Tuesday.	Chaitra Purnima (Hanuman Jayanti).	Time is from 9:25 AM on April 10 to 10:15 AM on April 11. Purnima fasting is on April 10.
May 10, 2017, Wednesday.	Vaishakh Poornima - Budha Purnima.	Time is from 12:13 AM on May 10 to  1:52 AM on May 11. Purnima fasting is on May 10
June 9, 2017, Friday.	Jyeshta Purnima - Vat Savitri Poornima.	Time is from  3:36 PM on June 8 to 5:38 PM on June 9. Purnima fasting is on June 8
July 9, 2017, Sunday.	Ashada Purnima - Vyasa Purnima – Guru Poornima.	Time is from 7:02 AM on July 8 to  8:51 AM on July 9. Purnima fasting is on July 8
August 7, 2017, Monday.	Shravan Purnima - Nariyeli Poornima,Raksha Bandhan,Avani Avittam,Upakarma.	Time is from  9:56 PM on August 6 to 11:02 PMon August 8. Purnima fasting is on August 7.
September 6, 2017, Wednesday	Bhadrapad Purnima.	Time is from 11:57 AM on September 5 to 12:06 PM on September 6. Purnima fasting is on September 5.
October 5, 2017, Thursday –	Ashwin Purnima ,(Sharad Poornima , Kojagari Purnima are marked on October 5).	Time is from 12:55 AM on October 5 to 12:08 AM on October 6. Fasting is on October 5.
November 4, 2017, Saturday –	Kartik Poornima – Dev Diwali – Tripurai Purnima - Tulsi Vivah ends.	Time is from 12:58 PM on November 3 to 11:14 AM on November 4. Fasting is on November 3.
December 3, 2017, Sunday –Margashirsh	Purnima - Datta Jayanti. Fasting is on December 3.	Time is from 12:17 AM on December 3 to 10:09 PM on December 3.

Note - There is a Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse on Feb 11 morning hours. It is ignored in India.

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Paush Purnima or Shakambari Jayanti | About Paush Purnima | Significance | Legend and Rituals | Paush Purnima Puja

About Paush Purnima

Paush Purnima is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Paush.The day is considered an auspicious day in Hindu calendar and marks the beginning of one month long austerity period observed by Hindu devotees.On the auspicious day of Paush Purnima, having a bath or dip in holy River of Yamuna and Ganga has great importance. Devotees spend time in Sadhna and pour water on Shivalinga. On Paush Purnima day thousands of devotees congregate at Allahabad or Prayag and take holy dips at the Sangam, the confluence of Yamuna, Ganga and the mythical Saraswati river. Devotees believe that they would attain moksha by bathing in the Sangam on Paush Purnima day. Large numbers of devotees also congregate in Ujjain and Nasik and take holy dips in rivers. After bathing in the holy rivers, devotees proceed to Shiva temples and worship the benevolent Lord Shiva.Pushyabhishek Yatra is celebrated in Sri Krishna temples all over India on this day. Goddess Laxmi, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma are also worshiped on this day.

Shakambari Jayanti

Shakambari Jayanti is celebrated during Paush Purnima. So Paush Purnima is also known as Shakambari Purnima.On Paush Purnima, Hindu devotees also celebrate festivals like Satyanarayan Vratham, Charta and Shakambari Jayanti. It is believed that the heavenly incarnation of Goddess Shakti emerged on earth on this day. Goddess Shakti is believed to be the Goddess of green leaves, fruits and vegetables.

As per the mythological saga, once there was a severe drought. The drought converted earth into a parched land. As a result, all the animals and plants on earth started losing their lives without water. Therefore, Goddess Bhagvati appeared on earth in the form of Shakambari Devi and blessed all living beings with a new life. 

Paush Purnima Significance

Paush Purnima reminds man that he is a part of this cosmos, creation and nature. Every human is connected to the universe in an inseparable way. Therefore it is always important that men conduct themselves in a way achieving this sync with the universe at large. Over a period, man is burdened with the bundles of sins he carries with him. Paush Purnima is an occasion to absolve oneself of his sins and make a fresh start. In this way, this day helps refresh and recharge humans. Notably, this is the last full moon day occurring during the winter season and therefore, symbolically it signifies the end of darkness outside and also inside us.

Paush Purnima Legend and Rituals

Paush Purnima is also celebrated as Shakambari Jayanti. On the day of Paush Purnima, Goddess Shakambari came down on Earth as the incarnation of Goddess Shakti. Goddess Shakambari is believed to be the Goddess of fruits, vegetables and leaves. As per the legends, long back there was a severe drought and it did not rain for over a hundred years. All the animals, humans and plants started to die. Seeing this, the Goddess Shakti incarnated as Shakambari Devi and showered ample rain to let the Earth regain its life. In a few temples a nine day Shakambari Navratri ends on Paush Purnima.

Lord Satyanarayana is worshipped on the day of Paush Purnima. Banana leaves, bananas, panchamrit, supari, pan, sesame seeds, red thread, sindoor, kumkum, durva etc. are used to worship Lord Satyanarayana. Panchamrit is prepared using milk, honey, bananas, ganges water and tulsi leaves. A prasad made of wheat and sugar is also used. Lord Satyanarayana is worshipped once Satyanarayana katha is over. Goddess Laxmi, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma are also worshipped. Prasad is distributed among devotees.

Paush Purnima Puja 

Paush Purnima is a day considered auspicious for a variety of pujas. Especially, Satyanarayan Vrat is performed on this day in order to propitiate Lord Maha Vishnu. There is a special procedure for this puja at the end of which the story is narrated and Prasad is distributed to all the participants.Women of the household do special pujas at homes, holy river banks and temples on this day praying for the welfare of their husbands and family members.

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Paush Purnima(Full moon day) or Shakambari Purnima Date ,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2017 to 2025

Paush Purnima comes on the full Moon day of the Magha month of the Hindu Lunar Calendar. This date is considered very auspicious to take a Holy Dip in the river.Devotees pour water to the Sun while taking a bath. Water is also poured on Shivalinga on this day. People also meditate and organize various religious activities in temples and other religious places.Paush Purnima is known as Shakambari Purnima.Here is information about Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date ,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2017 to 2025.

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2017

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2017: 12th January 2017(Thursday)

Purnima Tithi Begins - 19:51 on 11Jth January 2017
Purnima Tithi Ends - 17:03 on 12th January 2017

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2018

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2018: 2nd January 2018(Tuesday)

Purnima Tithi Begins - 11:44 on 1st January 2018
Purnima Tithi Ends = 07:53 on 2nd January 2018

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2019

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2019: 21st January 2019(Monday)

Purnima Tithi Begins - 14:19 on 20th January  2019
Purnima Tithi Ends - 10:45 on 21st January 2019

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2020

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2020: 10th January 2020(Friday)

Purnima Tithi Begins - 02:33 on 10th January 2020
Purnima Tithi Ends - 00:50 on 11th January 2020 

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2021

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2021: 28th January 2021(Thursday)

Purnima Tithi Begins - 01:16 on 28th January 2021
Purnima Tithi Ends - 00:45 on 29th January 2021 

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2022

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2022: 17th January 2022(Monday)

Purnima Tithi Begins - 03:17 on 17th January 2022
Purnima Tithi Ends = 05:17 on 18th January 2022 

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2023

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2023: 6th January 2023(Friday)

Purnima Tithi Begins - 02:13 on 6th January 2023
Purnima Tithi Ends = 04:36 on 7th January 2023

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2024

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2024: 25th January 2024(Thursday)

Purnima Tithi Begins - 21:49 on 24th January 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends = 23:22 on 25th January 2024 

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date,timing and shubh Muhurt of Year 2025

Paush Purnima or Shakambari Purnima Date 2025: 13th January 2025(Monday)

Purnima Tithi Begins -  05:02 on 13th January 2025
Purnima Tithi Ends = 03:55 on 14th January 2025

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Purnima(Full Moon Day) 2016 Dates

Purnima is the full moon day in a traditional hindu lunar calendar.Purnima or Full moon day is known  as purnimi in south India.All Purnima days have something special to celebrate for.In Gujarati year.Purnima, the day when Moon is in all its glory, is a sight that takes ones breath away.The Twelve months of the Hindu year, based on the lunar calendar, are named after that star during whose ascendancy the full moon of that month occurs.  Lord Vishnu  and all his avatars is the leading deity worshipped during Purnima days. Here is we serve for you Purnima Date in year 2016.

Purnima	Date/ Month/Year	Day
Paush Purnima	January 23, 2016	Saturday
Magha Purnima	February 22, 2016	Monday
Phalgun Purnima	March 23, 2016	Wednesday
Chaitra Purnima	April 22, 2016	Friday
Vaishakh Purnima	May 21, 2016	Saturday
Jyestha Purnima	June 20, 2016	Monday
Ashadha Purnima	July 19, 2016	Tuesday
Shravan Purnima	August 18, 2016	Thursday
Bhadrapada Purnima	September 16, 2016	Friday
Ashwin Purnima	October 16, 2016	Sunday
Kartik Purnima	November 14, 2016	Monday
Margashirsha Purnima	December 13, 2016	Tuesday

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