Purnima & Amavasya Dates — December 2026
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for December 2026.
Purnima in December 2026: Thu, 24 Dec 2026, 6:58 am. Amavasya: Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 6:22 am. Ekadashi falls on Fri, 4 Dec 2026 (Krishna) and Sun, 20 Dec 2026 (Shukla). All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — December 2026
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Thu, 24 Dec 2026, 6:58 am | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Wed 23 Dec, 10:48 am → Thu 24 Dec, 6:58 am | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 6:22 am | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Tue 8 Dec, 4:13 am → Wed 9 Dec, 6:22 am | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Fri, 4 Dec 2026 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Sun, 20 Dec 2026 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — December 2026
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, 1 Dec 2026 | Krishna Ashtami | Magha |
| Wed, 2 Dec 2026 | Krishna Navami | Purva Phalguni |
| Thu, 3 Dec 2026 | Krishna Dashami | Uttara Phalguni |
| Fri, 4 Dec 2026 | Krishna Ekadashi | Hasta |
| Sat, 5 Dec 2026 | Krishna Dwadashi | Chitra |
| Sun, 6 Dec 2026 | Krishna Trayodashi | Swati |
| Mon, 7 Dec 2026 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Vishakha |
| Tue, 8 Dec 2026 | Krishna Amavasya | Anuradha |
| Wed, 9 Dec 2026 | Krishna Amavasya | Jyeshtha |
| Thu, 10 Dec 2026 | Shukla Pratipada | Mula |
| Fri, 11 Dec 2026 | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Ashadha |
| Sat, 12 Dec 2026 | Shukla Tritiya | Uttara Ashadha |
| Sun, 13 Dec 2026 | Shukla Chaturthi | Shravana |
| Mon, 14 Dec 2026 | Shukla Panchami | Shravana |
| Tue, 15 Dec 2026 | Shukla Shashthi | Dhanishta |
| Wed, 16 Dec 2026 | Shukla Saptami | Shatabhisha |
| Thu, 17 Dec 2026 | Shukla Ashtami | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Fri, 18 Dec 2026 | Shukla Navami | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Sat, 19 Dec 2026 | Shukla Dashami | Revati |
| Sun, 20 Dec 2026 | Shukla Ekadashi | Ashwini |
| Mon, 21 Dec 2026 | Shukla Dwadashi | Bharani |
| Tue, 22 Dec 2026 | Shukla Trayodashi | Krittika |
| Wed, 23 Dec 2026 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Rohini |
| Thu, 24 Dec 2026 | Shukla Purnima | Ardra |
| Fri, 25 Dec 2026 | Krishna Dwitiya | Punarvasu |
| Sat, 26 Dec 2026 | Krishna Tritiya | Pushya |
| Sun, 27 Dec 2026 | Krishna Chaturthi | Ashlesha |
| Mon, 28 Dec 2026 | Krishna Panchami | Magha |
| Tue, 29 Dec 2026 | Krishna Shashthi | Purva Phalguni |
| Wed, 30 Dec 2026 | Krishna Saptami | Uttara Phalguni |
| Thu, 31 Dec 2026 | Krishna Ashtami | Hasta |
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 December 2026?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Thu, 24 Dec 2026, 6:58 am IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in December 2026?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 6:22 am IST.
When is Ekadashi in December 2026?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Fri, 4 Dec 2026 (Krishna Paksha) and Sun, 20 Dec 2026 (Shukla 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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