Purnima
is the full moon day in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar. Fasting and
taking a dip in holy are the main religious practice for Hindus on the
day. In September 2011, the date of Purnima is September 12. The
Purnima fasting is marked on September 11. The time of Poornima tithi is
from 12:21 PM on September 11 to 1:39 PM on September 12. The Purnima
in September 2011 is the Bhadrapad Purnima in most regions. In Tamil
Calendar, it is the Aavani Purnima.
Shradh Rituals – Pitru Paksha Shradh – begins from September 13. Those observing Purnima Shradh must perform it on September 12.
Some Hindu communities observe fast on Purnima day. Special pujas and rituals are performed in many temples.
The day is also the last day in the Bhadrapad month in the traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India.
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