Purnima & Amavasya Dates — October 2028
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for October 2028.
Purnima in October 2028: Tue, 3 Oct 2028, 9:55 pm. Amavasya: Wed, 18 Oct 2028, 8:27 am. Ekadashi falls on Sat, 14 Oct 2028 (Krishna) and Sat, 28 Oct 2028 (Shukla). The Sun enters Libra (Tue, 17 Oct 2028, 8:09 am) — the Sankranti. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — October 2028
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Tue, 3 Oct 2028, 9:55 pm | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Mon 2 Oct, 7:34 pm → Tue 3 Oct, 9:55 pm | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Wed, 18 Oct 2028, 8:27 am | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Tue 17 Oct, 12:05 pm → Wed 18 Oct, 8:27 am | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Sat, 14 Oct 2028 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Sat, 28 Oct 2028 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Libra Sankranti | Tue, 17 Oct 2028, 8:09 am | Sun changes sign — wear sunstone or ruby substitute |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — October 2028
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 1 Oct 2028 | Shukla Trayodashi | Shatabhisha |
| Mon, 2 Oct 2028 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Tue, 3 Oct 2028 | Shukla Purnima | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Wed, 4 Oct 2028 | Krishna Pratipada | Revati |
| Thu, 5 Oct 2028 | Krishna Dwitiya | Ashwini |
| Fri, 6 Oct 2028 | Krishna Tritiya | Bharani |
| Sat, 7 Oct 2028 | Krishna Chaturthi | Krittika |
| Sun, 8 Oct 2028 | Krishna Panchami | Krittika |
| Mon, 9 Oct 2028 | Krishna Shashthi | Rohini |
| Tue, 10 Oct 2028 | Krishna Saptami | Mrigashira |
| Wed, 11 Oct 2028 | Krishna Ashtami | Ardra |
| Thu, 12 Oct 2028 | Krishna Navami | Punarvasu |
| Fri, 13 Oct 2028 | Krishna Dashami | Pushya |
| Sat, 14 Oct 2028 | Krishna Ekadashi | Ashlesha |
| Sun, 15 Oct 2028 | Krishna Dwadashi | Purva Phalguni |
| Mon, 16 Oct 2028 | Krishna Trayodashi | Uttara Phalguni |
| Tue, 17 Oct 2028 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Hasta |
| Wed, 18 Oct 2028 | Krishna Amavasya | Chitra |
| Thu, 19 Oct 2028 | Shukla Dwitiya | Swati |
| Fri, 20 Oct 2028 | Shukla Tritiya | Vishakha |
| Sat, 21 Oct 2028 | Shukla Chaturthi | Anuradha |
| Sun, 22 Oct 2028 | Shukla Panchami | Jyeshtha |
| Mon, 23 Oct 2028 | Shukla Shashthi | Mula |
| Tue, 24 Oct 2028 | Shukla Saptami | Purva Ashadha |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2028 | Shukla Ashtami | Uttara Ashadha |
| Thu, 26 Oct 2028 | Shukla Navami | Shravana |
| Fri, 27 Oct 2028 | Shukla Dashami | Dhanishta |
| Sat, 28 Oct 2028 | Shukla Ekadashi | Shatabhisha |
| Sun, 29 Oct 2028 | Shukla Ekadashi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Mon, 30 Oct 2028 | Shukla Dwadashi | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Tue, 31 Oct 2028 | Shukla Trayodashi | Revati |
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 October 2028?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Tue, 3 Oct 2028, 9:55 pm IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in October 2028?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Wed, 18 Oct 2028, 8:27 am IST.
When is Ekadashi in October 2028?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Sat, 14 Oct 2028 (Krishna Paksha) and Sat, 28 Oct 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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