Purnima Vrat is observed on the full moon day of each month. It is associated with Lord Vishnu, the Moon deity, and various special full moons like Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, and Kartik Purnima.
Fasting Rules
1.Fast from sunrise to moonrise
2.Offer water (Arghya) to the Moon
3.Worship Vishnu with flowers and Tulasi
4.Eat only after seeing the full moon
5.Perform Satyanarayan Katha is optional but meritorious
Benefits
✓Purifies the mind (Moon rules the mind)
✓Grants peace and emotional balance
✓Removes Chandra-related dosha
✓Ancestors receive merit (especially Kartik Purnima)
✓Grants beauty and charm
2026 Dates
Pausha PurnimaTue, 13 Jan
Magha PurnimaThu, 12 Feb
Phalguna Purnima / HoliTue, 3 Mar
Chaitra PurnimaWed, 1 Apr
Vaishakha Purnima / Buddha PurnimaFri, 1 May
Guru PurnimaFri, 10 Jul
Sharad PurnimaThu, 1 Oct
Kartik PurnimaFri, 20 Nov