Purnima, also known as Pournami or Poornima, is the full moon day in a traditional Hindu lunar calendar. In October 2012, the date of Purnima is October 29. The Purnima fasting is marked on October 29. The time of Poornima tithi is from 10:39 AM on October 28 to 12:02 AM on October 30. The Purnima in October 2012 is the Ashwin Purnima in most regions.
October 29, 2012 is observed as Kojagari Lakshmi Purnima and Sharad Purnima.
Kartik Snan begins in North India on October 29, 2012.
Fasting and taking a dip in holy are the main religious practice for Hindus on the day.
Some Hindu communities observe fast on Purnima day. Special pujas and rituals are performed in many temples.
The Purnima marks the end of Ashwin month in Traditional Hindu Calendars followed in North India.
The Purnima marks the end of Ashwin month in Traditional Hindu Calendars followed in North India.
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