Purnima & Amavasya Dates — December 2028
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for December 2028.
Purnima in December 2028: Sat, 2 Dec 2028, 7:10 am and Sun, 31 Dec 2028, 10:18 pm. Amavasya: Sat, 16 Dec 2028, 7:36 am. Ekadashi falls on Tue, 12 Dec 2028 (Krishna) and Wed, 27 Dec 2028 (Shukla). All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — December 2028
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Sat, 2 Dec 2028, 7:10 am | Charge & set intentions |
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Sun, 31 Dec 2028, 10:18 pm | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Fri 1 Dec, 6:41 am → Sat 2 Dec, 7:10 am | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| Purnima tithi window | Sat 30 Dec, 11:15 pm → Sun 31 Dec, 10:18 pm | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Sat, 16 Dec 2028, 7:36 am | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Fri 15 Dec, 9:01 am → Sat 16 Dec, 7:36 am | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Tue, 12 Dec 2028 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Wed, 27 Dec 2028 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — December 2028
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 1 Dec 2028 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Krittika |
| Sat, 2 Dec 2028 | Shukla Purnima | Rohini |
| Sun, 3 Dec 2028 | Krishna Pratipada | Mrigashira |
| Mon, 4 Dec 2028 | Krishna Dwitiya | Ardra |
| Tue, 5 Dec 2028 | Krishna Chaturthi | Punarvasu |
| Wed, 6 Dec 2028 | Krishna Panchami | Pushya |
| Thu, 7 Dec 2028 | Krishna Shashthi | Ashlesha |
| Fri, 8 Dec 2028 | Krishna Saptami | Magha |
| Sat, 9 Dec 2028 | Krishna Ashtami | Purva Phalguni |
| Sun, 10 Dec 2028 | Krishna Navami | Uttara Phalguni |
| Mon, 11 Dec 2028 | Krishna Dashami | Hasta |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2028 | Krishna Ekadashi | Chitra |
| Wed, 13 Dec 2028 | Krishna Dwadashi | Swati |
| Thu, 14 Dec 2028 | Krishna Trayodashi | Vishakha |
| Fri, 15 Dec 2028 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Anuradha |
| Sat, 16 Dec 2028 | Krishna Amavasya | Jyeshtha |
| Sun, 17 Dec 2028 | Shukla Pratipada | Mula |
| Mon, 18 Dec 2028 | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Ashadha |
| Tue, 19 Dec 2028 | Shukla Tritiya | Uttara Ashadha |
| Wed, 20 Dec 2028 | Shukla Chaturthi | Shravana |
| Thu, 21 Dec 2028 | Shukla Panchami | Dhanishta |
| Fri, 22 Dec 2028 | Shukla Shashthi | Shatabhisha |
| Sat, 23 Dec 2028 | Shukla Saptami | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Sun, 24 Dec 2028 | Shukla Ashtami | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Mon, 25 Dec 2028 | Shukla Navami | Revati |
| Tue, 26 Dec 2028 | Shukla Dashami | Ashwini |
| Wed, 27 Dec 2028 | Shukla Ekadashi | Bharani |
| Thu, 28 Dec 2028 | Shukla Dwadashi | Krittika |
| Fri, 29 Dec 2028 | Shukla Trayodashi | Rohini |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2028 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Mrigashira |
| Sun, 31 Dec 2028 | Shukla Purnima | 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 December 2028?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Sat, 2 Dec 2028, 7:10 am and Sun, 31 Dec 2028, 10:18 pm IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in December 2028?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Sat, 16 Dec 2028, 7:36 am IST.
When is Ekadashi in December 2028?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Tue, 12 Dec 2028 (Krishna Paksha) and Wed, 27 Dec 2028 (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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