Purnima (Pournami, Puranmashi, Poonam, Veluthu Vavu, Hunnime) is the Full Moon day in Hindu Astrology.
Purnima day is known for its spiritual importance and significance. In 2017, there are 12 Purnima days.
Many special pujas are performed in various temples on Poornima day and many important festivals are celebrated on Poornima. Arunachala Girivalam (Giri Pradakshinam at Arunachala Temple, Thiruvannamalai), Pournami Chandi Yagam, Pournami Satyanarayana Vratham are some of the famous rituals observed on Purnima day.
Falguna Purnima, Guru Purnima, Rakhi Purnima, Kojagari Purnima and Kartik Purnima are well known festivals among Hindu communities.
Purnima 2017 dates
12 January 2017
(Thursday) Paush Purnima Vrat
10 February 2017
(Friday) Magha Purnima Vrat
12 March 2017
(Sunday) Phalguna Purnima Vrat
10 April 2017
(Monday) Chaitra Purnima Vrat
10 May 2017
(Wednesday) Vaishakha Purnima Vrat
9 June 2017
(Friday) Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat
8 July 2017
(Saturday) Ashadha Purnima Vrat
7 August 2017
(Monday) Shravana Purnima Vrat
5 September 2017
(Tuesday) Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat
5 October 2017
(Thursday) Ashwin Purnima Vrat
4 November 2017
(Saturday) Kartik Purnima Vrat
3 December 2017
(Sunday) Margashirsha Purnima Vrat