Pournami 2026 Pournami Days Festivals

Tamil Pournami is also spelled Poornima in sanskrit it refers to the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar. It holds special significance in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Indian traditions, as the full moon is associated with auspiciousness, light, and spiritual energy. Spiritual Significance is Symbol of Completion brighert light The full moon represents wholeness, completion. This day perople keeps Rituals and Fasting.Many Hindus observe fasts and perform rituals on Pournami. Worship of deities like Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, or Goddess Lakshmi is common.

Certain Pournami days are associated with specific festivals:
Guru Purnima: Honors teachers and spiritual guides.
Sharad Purnima: Celebrates the harvest season and is associated with moonlit night feasts.
Buddha Purnima: Marks the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Gautama Buddha.
Kartik Purnima: Observed with rituals and festivities, especially in temples and sacred rivers.
Raksha Bandhan: Falls on a Pournami in the month of Shravan.