Purnima & Amavasya Dates — January 2028
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for January 2028.
Purnima in January 2028: Wed, 12 Jan 2028, 9:33 am. Amavasya: Wed, 26 Jan 2028, 8:43 pm. Ekadashi falls on Sat, 8 Jan 2028 (Shukla) and Sat, 22 Jan 2028 (Krishna). The Sun enters Capricorn (Sat, 15 Jan 2028, 3:18 am) — the Sankranti. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — January 2028
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Wed, 12 Jan 2028, 9:33 am | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Tue 11 Jan, 12:46 pm → Wed 12 Jan, 9:33 am | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Wed, 26 Jan 2028, 8:43 pm | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Tue 25 Jan, 6:18 pm → Wed 26 Jan, 8:43 pm | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Sat, 8 Jan 2028 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Sat, 22 Jan 2028 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Capricorn Sankranti | Sat, 15 Jan 2028, 3:18 am | Sun changes sign — wear sunstone or ruby substitute |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — January 2028
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 1 Jan 2028 | Shukla Chaturthi | Dhanishta |
| Sun, 2 Jan 2028 | Shukla Panchami | Shatabhisha |
| Mon, 3 Jan 2028 | Shukla Shashthi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Tue, 4 Jan 2028 | Shukla Saptami | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Wed, 5 Jan 2028 | Shukla Ashtami | Revati |
| Thu, 6 Jan 2028 | Shukla Navami | Ashwini |
| Fri, 7 Jan 2028 | Shukla Dashami | Bharani |
| Sat, 8 Jan 2028 | Shukla Ekadashi | Krittika |
| Sun, 9 Jan 2028 | Shukla Dwadashi | Rohini |
| Mon, 10 Jan 2028 | Shukla Trayodashi | Mrigashira |
| Tue, 11 Jan 2028 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Ardra |
| Wed, 12 Jan 2028 | Shukla Purnima | Punarvasu |
| Thu, 13 Jan 2028 | Krishna Dwitiya | Pushya |
| Fri, 14 Jan 2028 | Krishna Tritiya | Ashlesha |
| Sat, 15 Jan 2028 | Krishna Chaturthi | Magha |
| Sun, 16 Jan 2028 | Krishna Panchami | Purva Phalguni |
| Mon, 17 Jan 2028 | Krishna Shashthi | Uttara Phalguni |
| Tue, 18 Jan 2028 | Krishna Saptami | Hasta |
| Wed, 19 Jan 2028 | Krishna Ashtami | Swati |
| Thu, 20 Jan 2028 | Krishna Navami | Vishakha |
| Fri, 21 Jan 2028 | Krishna Dashami | Vishakha |
| Sat, 22 Jan 2028 | Krishna Ekadashi | Anuradha |
| Sun, 23 Jan 2028 | Krishna Dwadashi | Jyeshtha |
| Mon, 24 Jan 2028 | Krishna Trayodashi | Mula |
| Tue, 25 Jan 2028 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Purva Ashadha |
| Wed, 26 Jan 2028 | Krishna Amavasya | Uttara Ashadha |
| Thu, 27 Jan 2028 | Shukla Pratipada | Shravana |
| Fri, 28 Jan 2028 | Shukla Dwitiya | Dhanishta |
| Sat, 29 Jan 2028 | Shukla Tritiya | Shatabhisha |
| Sun, 30 Jan 2028 | Shukla Chaturthi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Mon, 31 Jan 2028 | Shukla Chaturthi | Uttara Bhadrapada |
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 January 2028?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Wed, 12 Jan 2028, 9:33 am IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in January 2028?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Wed, 26 Jan 2028, 8:43 pm IST.
When is Ekadashi in January 2028?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Sat, 8 Jan 2028 (Shukla Paksha) and Sat, 22 Jan 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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