Purnima & Amavasya Dates — August 2027
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for August 2027.
Purnima in August 2027: Tue, 17 Aug 2027, 12:59 pm. Amavasya: Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 3:35 pm and Tue, 31 Aug 2027, 11:11 pm. Ekadashi falls on Thu, 12 Aug 2027 (Shukla) and Sat, 28 Aug 2027 (Krishna). The Sun enters Leo (Tue, 17 Aug 2027, 2:07 pm) — the Sankranti. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — August 2027
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Tue, 17 Aug 2027, 12:59 pm | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Mon 16 Aug, 10:29 am → Tue 17 Aug, 12:59 pm | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 3:35 pm | Cleanse & release |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Tue, 31 Aug 2027, 11:11 pm | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Sun 1 Aug, 7:21 pm → Mon 2 Aug, 3:35 pm | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Amavasya tithi window | Tue 31 Aug, 2:42 am → Tue 31 Aug, 11:11 pm | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Thu, 12 Aug 2027 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Sat, 28 Aug 2027 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Leo Sankranti | Tue, 17 Aug 2027, 2:07 pm | Sun changes sign — wear sunstone or ruby substitute |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — August 2027
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 1 Aug 2027 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Punarvasu |
| Mon, 2 Aug 2027 | Krishna Amavasya | Pushya |
| Tue, 3 Aug 2027 | Shukla Pratipada | Ashlesha |
| Wed, 4 Aug 2027 | Shukla Dwitiya | Magha |
| Thu, 5 Aug 2027 | Shukla Chaturthi | Purva Phalguni |
| Fri, 6 Aug 2027 | Shukla Panchami | Uttara Phalguni |
| Sat, 7 Aug 2027 | Shukla Shashthi | Hasta |
| Sun, 8 Aug 2027 | Shukla Saptami | Swati |
| Mon, 9 Aug 2027 | Shukla Ashtami | Swati |
| Tue, 10 Aug 2027 | Shukla Navami | Vishakha |
| Wed, 11 Aug 2027 | Shukla Dashami | Anuradha |
| Thu, 12 Aug 2027 | Shukla Ekadashi | Jyeshtha |
| Fri, 13 Aug 2027 | Shukla Dwadashi | Mula |
| Sat, 14 Aug 2027 | Shukla Trayodashi | Purva Ashadha |
| Sun, 15 Aug 2027 | Shukla Trayodashi | Uttara Ashadha |
| Mon, 16 Aug 2027 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Shravana |
| Tue, 17 Aug 2027 | Shukla Purnima | Dhanishta |
| Wed, 18 Aug 2027 | Krishna Pratipada | Shatabhisha |
| Thu, 19 Aug 2027 | Krishna Dwitiya | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Fri, 20 Aug 2027 | Krishna Tritiya | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Sat, 21 Aug 2027 | Krishna Chaturthi | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Sun, 22 Aug 2027 | Krishna Panchami | Revati |
| Mon, 23 Aug 2027 | Krishna Shashthi | Ashwini |
| Tue, 24 Aug 2027 | Krishna Saptami | Bharani |
| Wed, 25 Aug 2027 | Krishna Ashtami | Krittika |
| Thu, 26 Aug 2027 | Krishna Navami | Rohini |
| Fri, 27 Aug 2027 | Krishna Dashami | Mrigashira |
| Sat, 28 Aug 2027 | Krishna Ekadashi | Ardra |
| Sun, 29 Aug 2027 | Krishna Dwadashi | Punarvasu |
| Mon, 30 Aug 2027 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Ashlesha |
| Tue, 31 Aug 2027 | Krishna Amavasya | Magha |
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 August 2027?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Tue, 17 Aug 2027, 12:59 pm IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in August 2027?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Mon, 2 Aug 2027, 3:35 pm and Tue, 31 Aug 2027, 11:11 pm IST.
When is Ekadashi in August 2027?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Thu, 12 Aug 2027 (Shukla Paksha) and Sat, 28 Aug 2027 (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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