Purnima & Amavasya Dates — March 2026
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for March 2026.
Purnima in March 2026: Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 5:08 pm. Amavasya: Thu, 19 Mar 2026, 6:54 am. Ekadashi falls on Sun, 15 Mar 2026 (Krishna) and Sun, 29 Mar 2026 (Shukla). The Sun enters Pisces (Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 1:00 am) — the Sankranti. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — March 2026
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 5:08 pm | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Mon 2 Mar, 5:56 pm → Tue 3 Mar, 5:08 pm | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Thu, 19 Mar 2026, 6:54 am | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Wed 18 Mar, 8:26 am → Thu 19 Mar, 6:54 am | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Sun, 15 Mar 2026 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Pisces Sankranti | Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 1:00 am | Sun changes sign — wear sunstone or ruby substitute |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — March 2026
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 1 Mar 2026 | Shukla Trayodashi | Pushya |
| Mon, 2 Mar 2026 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Ashlesha |
| Tue, 3 Mar 2026 | Shukla Purnima | Magha |
| Wed, 4 Mar 2026 | Krishna Pratipada | Purva Phalguni |
| Thu, 5 Mar 2026 | Krishna Dwitiya | Uttara Phalguni |
| Fri, 6 Mar 2026 | Krishna Tritiya | Hasta |
| Sat, 7 Mar 2026 | Krishna Chaturthi | Chitra |
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | Krishna Panchami | Swati |
| Mon, 9 Mar 2026 | Krishna Shashthi | Vishakha |
| Tue, 10 Mar 2026 | Krishna Saptami | Anuradha |
| Wed, 11 Mar 2026 | Krishna Ashtami | Jyeshtha |
| Thu, 12 Mar 2026 | Krishna Navami | Mula |
| Fri, 13 Mar 2026 | Krishna Navami | Purva Ashadha |
| Sat, 14 Mar 2026 | Krishna Dashami | Uttara Ashadha |
| Sun, 15 Mar 2026 | Krishna Ekadashi | Shravana |
| Mon, 16 Mar 2026 | Krishna Dwadashi | Dhanishta |
| Tue, 17 Mar 2026 | Krishna Trayodashi | Dhanishta |
| Wed, 18 Mar 2026 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Thu, 19 Mar 2026 | Krishna Amavasya | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Fri, 20 Mar 2026 | Shukla Dwitiya | Revati |
| Sat, 21 Mar 2026 | Shukla Tritiya | Ashwini |
| Sun, 22 Mar 2026 | Shukla Chaturthi | Bharani |
| Mon, 23 Mar 2026 | Shukla Panchami | Krittika |
| Tue, 24 Mar 2026 | Shukla Shashthi | Rohini |
| Wed, 25 Mar 2026 | Shukla Saptami | Mrigashira |
| Thu, 26 Mar 2026 | Shukla Ashtami | Ardra |
| Fri, 27 Mar 2026 | Shukla Navami | Punarvasu |
| Sat, 28 Mar 2026 | Shukla Dashami | Pushya |
| Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | Shukla Ekadashi | Ashlesha |
| Mon, 30 Mar 2026 | Shukla Dwadashi | Magha |
| Tue, 31 Mar 2026 | Shukla Trayodashi | Purva Phalguni |
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 March 2026?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 5:08 pm IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in March 2026?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Thu, 19 Mar 2026, 6:54 am IST.
When is Ekadashi in March 2026?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Sun, 15 Mar 2026 (Krishna Paksha) and Sun, 29 Mar 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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