Purnima & Amavasya Dates — April 2028
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for April 2028.
Purnima in April 2028: Sun, 9 Apr 2028, 3:57 pm. Amavasya: Tue, 25 Apr 2028, 1:17 am. Ekadashi falls on Thu, 20 Apr 2028 (Krishna). The Sun enters Aries (Thu, 13 Apr 2028, 9:38 pm) — the Sankranti. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — April 2028
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Sun, 9 Apr 2028, 3:57 pm | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Sat 8 Apr, 7:12 pm → Sun 9 Apr, 3:57 pm | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Tue, 25 Apr 2028, 1:17 am | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Mon 24 Apr, 12:21 am → Tue 25 Apr, 1:17 am | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Thu, 20 Apr 2028 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Aries Sankranti | Thu, 13 Apr 2028, 9:38 pm | Sun changes sign — wear sunstone or ruby substitute |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — April 2028
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 1 Apr 2028 | Shukla Shashthi | Mrigashira |
| Sun, 2 Apr 2028 | Shukla Saptami | Ardra |
| Mon, 3 Apr 2028 | Shukla Ashtami | Punarvasu |
| Tue, 4 Apr 2028 | Shukla Navami | Pushya |
| Wed, 5 Apr 2028 | Shukla Dashami | Ashlesha |
| Thu, 6 Apr 2028 | Shukla Dwadashi | Magha |
| Fri, 7 Apr 2028 | Shukla Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni |
| Sat, 8 Apr 2028 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Uttara Phalguni |
| Sun, 9 Apr 2028 | Shukla Purnima | Hasta |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2028 | Krishna Pratipada | Chitra |
| Tue, 11 Apr 2028 | Krishna Dwitiya | Swati |
| Wed, 12 Apr 2028 | Krishna Tritiya | Vishakha |
| Thu, 13 Apr 2028 | Krishna Chaturthi | Jyeshtha |
| Fri, 14 Apr 2028 | Krishna Panchami | Jyeshtha |
| Sat, 15 Apr 2028 | Krishna Shashthi | Mula |
| Sun, 16 Apr 2028 | Krishna Saptami | Purva Ashadha |
| Mon, 17 Apr 2028 | Krishna Ashtami | Uttara Ashadha |
| Tue, 18 Apr 2028 | Krishna Navami | Shravana |
| Wed, 19 Apr 2028 | Krishna Dashami | Dhanishta |
| Thu, 20 Apr 2028 | Krishna Ekadashi | Shatabhisha |
| Fri, 21 Apr 2028 | Krishna Dwadashi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Sat, 22 Apr 2028 | Krishna Trayodashi | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Sun, 23 Apr 2028 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Revati |
| Mon, 24 Apr 2028 | Krishna Amavasya | Ashwini |
| Tue, 25 Apr 2028 | Shukla Pratipada | Bharani |
| Wed, 26 Apr 2028 | Shukla Dwitiya | Bharani |
| Thu, 27 Apr 2028 | Shukla Tritiya | Krittika |
| Fri, 28 Apr 2028 | Shukla Chaturthi | Rohini |
| Sat, 29 Apr 2028 | Shukla Panchami | Mrigashira |
| Sun, 30 Apr 2028 | Shukla Shashthi | Ardra |
Purnima ritual: charge your crystals
- Cleanse first — smoke (loban, camphor), sound or a selenite plate.
- Place stones where they will see the moon: windowsill, balcony or garden. No water needed.
- Set one intention per stone; chanting Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah 108 times honours Chandra.
- Collect sun-sensitive stones (amethyst, rose quartz, citrine) before harsh morning light.
Amavasya ritual: cleanse and release
Amavasya is not a charging night. Cleanse the stones you wore through a heavy month and write down what you want to let go of; keep black tourmaline or amethyst on the list overnight. Full method-by-method safety is in how to cleanse and energise crystals.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Purnima in April 2028?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Sun, 9 Apr 2028, 3:57 pm IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in April 2028?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Tue, 25 Apr 2028, 1:17 am IST.
When is Ekadashi in April 2028?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Thu, 20 Apr 2028 (Krishna Paksha). Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can observe it a day apart.
Can I charge crystals on the night before Purnima?+
Yes. The Moon is over 95% illuminated for about a day either side of full moon, so the nearest clear night works well.
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