Purnima days in 2009 – Poornima – the full moon days in Hindu calendar

Purnima, or Poornima, is the full moon day in traditional Hindu calendar. Poornima also marks the end of a month in the lunar calendar followed in North India. The day is considered highly auspicious by Hindus and some communities fast (Purnima fasting) from sunrise to sunset on the day. Here are the Purnima dates in 2009. (Please note that in some regions Purnima might start a day early and overlap into the next day). Poornima is known as Pournami in South India.

Purnima days in 2009 based on Indian Standard Time (IST)

January 11, 2009 – Poornima (in some calendars it starts on January 10). It is observed as Paush Poornima in North India, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

February 9, 2009 – Purnima – Magh Poornima

March 11, 2009 – Poornima

April 9, 2009 – Purnima (Hanuman Jayanti)

May 9, 2009 – Poornima

June 7, 2009 – Purnima (Vat Savitri Poornima)

July 7, 2009 – Vyasa Purnima – Guru Poornima

August 5, 2009 – Purnima (In some calendars also on August 6)

September 4, 2009 – Poornima

October 4, 2009 – Purnima – Sharad Poornima

November 2, 2009 – Poornima – Dev Diwali – Tulsi Vivah ends

December 2, 2009 – Purnima - In some calendars the Purnima begins on December 1.

December 31, 2009 – Poornima – Paush Purnima

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