Purnima Vrat: 2024 Dates, Fast Timings, Significance, and Rituals
Purnima Vrat or Pournami Vratam is a fasting observed during Purnima, i.e the full moon day that occurs in the first fortnight (Shukla Paksh) of hindu lunar month. The last day of the Shukla Paksh is the full moon day when the moon is at its brightest and this day is of great importance to Hindus.
Next Purnima Vrat date in 2024: May 23 Thursday
Purnima tithi timing - May 23, 12:00 am to May 23, 7:23 pm
Purnima vrat is observed on all Full moon days
During Poornima, devotees observe vrats (or vratam), during the Purnima tithis. Devotees observe fasting either on the day of the Purnima or a day before the Purnima. The fast is broken after performing Poojas to their favorite Gods and after Prasadam is consumed.
May 23, Thursday Purnima Vrat tithi and puja timings
| Purnima Tithi Timing | May 23, 12:00 AM - 07:23 PM |
| Place : Ujjain [ India ] See More | |
Significance and Benefits of Purnima Vrat
Purnima Vrat is considered sacred by Hindus as they believe it brings good fortune and health to those who strictly follow it. It is during this time that Poojas are performed especially to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. The Puja specific to Lord Vishnu is also known as Satya Narayan Puja. Although Satya Narayan Puja can be done on any day, performing it during Purnima is believed to bring blessings of Narayan, an avatar of Lord Vishnu upon everyone.
Observing the Purnima Vrat also brings in a lots of health benefits. During the full moon day, the Earth’s gravitational force is maximum and so it brings positive influence on the body and mind. It also has a healing effect on the gut system of the human body by reducing gastric problems and stabilizing metabolic processes.
How to observe Purnima Vrat - Rituals & Puja
The Purnima Vrat begins on Purnima day or on Chaturdashi(previous day of Purnima) depending upon the starting time of the Purnima thithi. Purnima Vrat will be observed on Chaturdashi only if the Purnima Tithi begins at the Madhyahna period of the previous day.
Devotees who observe the Purnima Vrat wake up and bath early in the morning. The fasting is observed from early sun rise till the moon rise on Purnima.
Devotees who strictly observe the Purnima Vrat usually fast by not eating or drinking anything, but for those who cannot be so strict, it is alright to eat one meal devoid of salt and pulses.
After the moon is sighted, devotees perform Puja to their favorite God and break the fast after consuming Prasads. Prasad(or Prasadam) are offerings made to Gods while performing the Puja and they are consumed after the puja when the prayers are offered.
All Purnima Vrat dates in 2024
| January 25th Thursday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Jan 25, 12:00 AM - Jan 25, 11:24 PM |
| February 24th Saturday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Feb 24, 12:00 AM - Feb 24, 6:00 PM |
| March 24th Sunday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Mar 24, 9:55 AM - Mar 25, 12:30 PM |
| April 23rd Tuesday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Apr 23, 3:26 AM - Apr 24, 5:18 AM |
| May 23rd Thursday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : May 23, 12:00 AM - May 23, 7:23 PM |
| June 21st Friday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Jun 21, 7:32 AM - Jun 22, 6:37 AM |
| July 21st Sunday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Jul 21, 12:00 AM - Jul 21, 3:47 PM |
| August 19th Monday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Aug 19, 3:05 AM - Aug 19, 11:55 PM |
| September 17th Tuesday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Sep 17, 11:44 AM - Sep 18, 8:04 AM |
| October 17th Thursday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Oct 17, 12:00 AM - Oct 17, 4:56 PM |
| November 15th Friday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Nov 15, 6:19 AM - Nov 16, 2:58 AM |
| December 15th Sunday |
Purnima Tithi Timing : Dec 15, 12:00 AM - Dec 15, 2:31 PM |