Sharad Purnima
Also known as: Kojagiri Purnima, Kojagara, Kaumudi
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Sharad Purnima is the brightest full moon of the year, when moonlight is believed to carry healing nectar. Families leave kheer (sweet rice pudding) out under the moon overnight and eat it the next morning, and many stay awake in prayer — it is said Lakshmi visits those who keep vigil.
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Navratri & Dussehra at a glance
The autumn Navratri cycle from the first day of Sharad Navratri through Dussehra and Sharad Purnima.
| Date | Weekday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Sharad Navratri | |
| Monday | Durga Ashtami | |
| Monday | Maha Navami | |
| Tuesday | Dussehra | |
| Sunday | Sharad PurnimaYou are here |
Timing Advisory
This festival follows moonrise timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
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Place kheer under the open moonlight and share it in the morning
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Sit in the moonlight for a while — let it calm the mind
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Stay awake with songs, games, or prayer (Kojagara vigil)
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Offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi at night
🕉️ Sacred Mantras
ॐ सोमाय नमः
Meaning: Salutations to the moon
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Sharad Purnima is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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