Pournami Dates 2021 Tamil Calendar | பௌர்ணமி தேதிகள் 2021 with Timings & Nakshatra

Complete Pournami dates 2021 with exact start and end timings for vratham, puja, and spiritual observances. Find all full moon dates in Tamil calendar (பௌர்ணமி தேதிகள் 2021) month-by-month with nakshatra, tithi details, and traditional rituals based on authentic Tamil Panchangam.

Pournami (பௌர்ணமி) - also spelled Pournima or Purnima - is the sacred full moon day in the Tamil calendar occurring once every lunar month. Whether you're searching for pournami this month, pournami Dates 2021 date and time, or complete year-round full moon dates for fasting and temple visits, this comprehensive guide covers all 12-13 pournami dates 2021 Tamil calendar ...

What is Pournami? | பௌர்ணமி என்றால் என்ன?

Pournami (பௌர்ணமி) is the full moon day in the Tamil calendar when the moon (சந்திரன்) is completely illuminated. It marks the 15th tithi (திதி) of the waxing moon phase (வளர்பிறை) and represents completeness, fulfillment, and maximum lunar energy (சந்திர சக்தி).

Pournami Significance | பௌர்ணமி முக்கியத்துவம்:

Spiritual Power: Peak lunar energy for meditation (தியானம்) and prayers (பிரார்த்தனை)
Vratham Day: Sacred fasting (நோன்பு) for prosperity (செழிப்பு)
Temple Visits: Especially Shiva (சிவன்), Murugan (முருகன்), Amman (அம்மன்) temples
Ancestral Offerings: Tarpanam (தர்ப்பணம்) for ancestors (முன்னோர்)
Charity: Donations (தானம்) yield maximum merit (புண்ணியம்)
Mental Clarity: Enhanced focus and consciousness

Pournami This Month | இம்மாதம் பௌர்ணமி

Quick Facts	Details
Current Month	March 2026
Next Pournami	- (-)
Nakshatra	-
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Complete Pournami Dates in 2021 with Timings | 2021ம் ஆண்டு பெளர்ணமி நாட்கள்

Below is the complete month-by-month Pournami Dates calendar for 2021 (பௌர்ணமி நாட்காட்டி) with exact tithi start and end timings. Each full moon date is calculated based on authentic Tamil Panchangam to help you plan vratham, pooja, temple visits, and other spiritual observances correctly.

Pournami Dates January 2021 | ஜனவரி பௌர்ணமி

January 2021 Pournami falls during Margazhi month (மார்கழி), which is considered highly auspicious for spiritual practices. This Pournami serves as preparation for the upcoming Thai Pournami, and devotees observe Satyanarayana Vratham for prosperity and family welfare.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
ஜனவரி 28	தை 15	வியாழன்

Good for: Thai Pournami preparations, Satyanarayana Puja (சத்யநாராயண பூஜை)

Pournami Dates February 2021 | பிப்ரவரி பௌர்ணமி

Pournami dates February 2021 coincides with Thai month (தை), making it the special Thai Pournami (தை பௌர்ணமி). This is one of the most significant Pournami days for education and knowledge, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Students and scholars observe Pournami vratham seeking blessings for academic success.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
பிப்ரவரி 27	மாசி 15	சனி

Special: Thai Pournami (தை பௌர்ணமி) - Associated with education (கல்வி) and prosperity

Pournami Dates March 2021 | மார்ச் பௌர்ணமி

March 2021 Pournami is the highly sacred Masi Magam Pournami (மாசி மகம்), occurring during Masi month (மாசி) with Magam nakshatra. This is considered one of the most powerful Pournami days of the year. Devotees perform holy dips in rivers and seas, conduct Tarpanam for ancestors, and visit temples in large gatherings.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
மார்ச் 28	பங்குனி 15	ஞாயிறு

Special: Masi Magam Pournami (மாசி மகம்) - Extremely auspicious for holy dips (நீராட்டம்) in rivers and sea

Pournami Dates April 2021 | ஏப்ரல் பௌர்ணமி

April 2021 Pournami falls during Panguni month (பங்குனி) with Uthiram nakshatra. This Pournami is closely associated with Panguni Uthiram festival celebrations. Devotees visit Shiva and Murugan temples, and couples pray for marital harmony and family welfare during this auspicious time.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
ஏப்ரல் 26	சித்திரை 13	திங்கள்

Good for: Panguni Uthiram (பங்குனி உத்திரம்) related observances

Pournami Dates May 2021 | மே பௌர்ணமி

Pournami dates May 2021 is unique as it has two full moon days - a rare celestial occurrence. The first falls in Chithirai month (சித்திரை) and the second in Vaikasi month (வைகாசி). Both Pournami days are auspicious for temple visits and spiritual practices. Devotees can observe vratham on both dates for enhanced blessings.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
மே 26	வைகாசி 12	புதன்

Special: Two Pournami in May 2021 (இரு பௌர்ணமி)

Pournami Dates June 2021 | ஜூன் பௌர்ணமி

June 2021 Pournami occurs during Aani month (ஆனி) with Moolam nakshatra. Aani month is traditionally considered auspicious for spiritual practices and temple rituals. Devotees perform prayers for prosperity and health, and many observe fasting according to Tamil Panchangam timings.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
ஜூன் 24	ஆனி 10	வியாழன்

Good for: Aani month spiritual practices

Pournami Dates July 2021 | ஜூலை பௌர்ணமி

July 2021 Pournami is the powerful Aadi Pournami (ஆடி பௌர்ணமி), falling during Aadi month (ஆடி). This is one of the most significant Pournami days dedicated to Goddess Amman (அம்மன்) and Shakti worship. Women especially observe vratham, visit Amman temples, and perform special poojas for family welfare and protection.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
ஜூலை 23	ஆடி 7	வெள்ளி

Special: Aadi Pournami (ஆடி பௌர்ணமி) - Sacred for Amman (அம்மன்) worship

Pournami Dates August 2021 | ஆகஸ்ட் பௌர்ணமி

Pournami dates August 2021 features two consecutive Pournami days during Aavani month (ஆவணி), spanning both Avittam and Sathayam nakshatras. Since the Pournami tithi extends across two calendar days, devotees should perform rituals during the tithi period (திதி காலம்) as specified in the Tamil Panchangam for maximum spiritual benefit.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
ஆகஸ்ட் 22	ஆவணி 6	ஞாயிறு

Note: Pournami spans two days - Perform rituals during tithi (திதி காலம்)

Pournami Dates September 2021 | செப்டம்பர் பௌர்ணமி

September 2021 Pournami falls during the sacred Purattasi month (புரட்டாசி), dedicated to Lord Perumal (Vishnu). Purattasi month Pournami is highly auspicious for Vishnu worship, and devotees observe Saturday vratham along with Pournami fasting for health, wealth, and spiritual growth.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
ஆகஸ்ட் 22	ஆவணி 6	ஞாயிறு
		ஞாயிறு

Good for: Purattasi month (புரட்டாசி) Perumal worship

Pournami Dates October 2021 | அக்டோபர் பௌர்ணமி

Pournami October 2021 falls on October 25 (Sunday) during Aippasi month (ஐப்பசி) with Revathi nakshatra. The October month pournami date and time 2021 starts at Oct 25, 11:31 AM and ends Oct 26, 10:14 AM. Pournami October 2021 timings in Tamil calendar make it auspicious for Shiva and Perumal worship, especially during Navaratri-related practices. Devotees observe vratham based on Tamil Panchangam timings and visit temples during the tithi period for blessings.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
அக்டோபர் 20	ஐப்பசி 3	புதன்

Good for: Navaratri (நவராத்திரி) related practices

Pournami Dates November 2021 | நவம்பர் பௌர்ணமி

November 2021 Pournami is the highly celebrated Karthigai Pournami (கார்த்திகை பௌர்ணமி), falling during Karthigai month with Karthigai nakshatra. This is one of the four most auspicious Pournami days of 2021. The festival of Karthigai Deepam involves lighting rows of lamps, especially at the famous Tiruvannamalai Deepam festival. Devotees worship Lord Murugan and light lamps for prosperity.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
நவம்பர் 18	கார்த்திகை 2	வியாழன்

Special: Karthigai Pournami (கார்த்திகை பௌர்ணமி) - Festival of lights (விளக்கு) celebration

Pournami Dates December 2021 | டிசம்பர் பௌர்ணமி

December 2021 Pournami falls during the sacred Margazhi month (மார்கழி), spanning Rohini and Thiruvathira nakshatras. Margazhi is considered the holiest month in Tamil calendar, ideal for spiritual practices, devotional singing, and temple visits. This Pournami marks an auspicious time for starting new spiritual practices and concluding the year with blessings.

ஆங்கில தேதி (Date)	தமிழ் தேதி (Tamil Date)	கிழமை (Day)
டிசம்பர் 18	மார்கழி 3	சனி

Good for: Margazhi month (மார்கழி) devotional practices

Special Pournami Days 2021 | சிறப்பு பௌர்ணமி நாட்கள்

Special Pournami Days 2021 (சிறப்பு பௌர்ணமி நாட்கள்) highlight the most auspicious full moon days of the year that carry unique spiritual significance in the Tamil calendar. Each of these Pournami days is associated with specific deities, rituals, and powerful observances that enhance prosperity, education, and divine blessings. Below are the important special Pournami days in 2021 along with their meanings and key rituals.

1. Thai Pournami (தை பௌர்ணமி) - February 1

Associated with education (கல்வி), prosperity (செல்வம்), and Goddess Saraswati (சரஸ்வதி) worship.

Students pray for academic success
Light lamps for knowledge (விளக்கு ஏற்றுதல்)
Offer prayers at Saraswati temples

2. Masi Magam Pournami (மாசி மகம்) - March 3

One of the most sacred Pournami of the year. Devotees gather at rivers, seas, and temple tanks for holy dips.

Sacred bath in rivers (நதியில் நீராடுதல்)
Tharpanam for ancestors (முன்னோர் தர்ப்பணம்)
Massive temple gatherings (கோவில் கூட்டம்)
Charity and feeding the poor (ஏழைகளுக்கு உணவு)

3. Aadi Pournami (ஆடி பௌர்ணமி) - July 29

Sacred for Amman worship (அம்மன் வழிபாடு) and Shakti veneration.

Special poojas at Amman temples
Women observe vratham (பெண்கள் நோன்பு)
Family welfare prayers (குடும்ப நலன்)

4. Karthigai Pournami (கார்த்திகை பௌர்ணமி) - November 24

Festival of lights celebrating Karthigai Deepam (கார்த்திகை தீபம்).

Lighting rows of lamps (விளக்கு வரிசை)
Tiruvannamalai Deepam festival
Lord Murugan (முருகன்) worship

How Pournami Timing Works | பௌர்ணமி நேரம் எப்படி முடிவு செய்யப்படுகிறது

Pournami is based on Tithi (திதி), not calendar date.

Pournami begins when Pournami tithi starts
Ends when the tithi concludes
May span two calendar days
Rituals must be done during tithi period only

Example:
If Pournami starts Jan 2, 6:44 PM and ends Jan 3, 4:42 PM
Best pooja time: Jan 3 morning (within tithi)
Breaking fast: After sighting moon on Jan 3 evening

FAQ on Pournami Dates:

1. What is Pournami in Tamil calendar?

Pournami (பௌர்ணமி) is the full moon day occurring once every lunar month. It's the 15th tithi of Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை - waxing moon) when the moon is completely illuminated. Sacred for worship (வழிபாடு), fasting (நோன்பு), and spiritual practices. Related: Amavasai Dates 2026 (New Moon Days).

2. How many Pournami are there in 2026?

There are 13 Pournami dates in 2026 (May and August have 2 each). This gives 13 opportunities for monthly spiritual observances throughout the year. Check our complete Tamil Calendar 2026 for all auspicious dates.

3. Can Pournami fall in two days?

YES. Since Pournami is based on lunar tithi (திதி), it may span two calendar days. For example, if tithi starts the evening of one day and ends the next day afternoon, both dates are considered Pournami. Perform rituals during the tithi period, not just calendar date. Learn more about Tamil Muhurtham timings.

4. Which time is best for Pournami pooja?

Morning hours during Pournami tithi are ideal (காலை நேரம்). Specifically:

Early morning after bath (அதிகாலை)
Between 6 AM - 12 PM (காலை 6 - மதியம் 12)
Avoid Rahu Kalam (ராகு காலம்)

For personalized timings, refer to Today's Panchangam.

5. What is Pournami vratham?

Pournami Vratham (பௌர்ணமி நோன்பு) is fasting observed on full moon day for:

Spiritual merit (புண்ணியம்)
Family welfare (குடும்ப நலன்)
Prosperity (செழிப்பு)
Mental peace (மன அமைதி)

Fast from sunrise to moonrise, perform Satyanarayan Pooja, visit temples, and break fast after moon sighting.

6. Is today Pournami?

Check current date: February 8, 2026 → NO

Next Pournami: See the "Pournami This Month" section above for the current month's date.

7. Pournami dates this month?

February 2026:

February 1, 2026 (Sunday)

Start: Feb 1, 4:41 AM | End: Feb 2, 4:43 AM

Nakshatra: Poosam (பூசம்) | Thai Pournami (தை பௌர்ணமி)

8. Difference between Thai Pournami and other Pournami?

Thai Pournami (தை பௌர்ணமி) is special for:

Education (கல்வி) - Students pray for academic success
Saraswati worship (சரஸ்வதி வழிபாடு)
New beginnings in Tamil month Thai

Other Pournami focus on different deities (Shiva, Vishnu, Amman) based on Tamil month.

9. Can I do property work on Pournami?

Pournami is good for:

House warming (கிரஹப்ரவேசம்)
Property blessings (சொத்து ஆசீர்வாதம்)
Vastu pooja (வாஸ்து பூஜை)

However, property registration (பதிவு) is better during Valarpirai (waxing moon days 1-14) rather than Pournami itself. Check Valarpirai Muhurtham Dates 2026 for best property registration dates.

10. What should I avoid on Pournami?

Avoid (தவிர்க்க):