Sharad Purnima 2026 kab hai? Sharad Purnima 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 (night). The Purnima tithi begins at about 11:55 AM on 25 October and ends at about 9:41 AM on 26 October. Moonrise is about 5:00 PM in Jaipur. The vrat, Lakshmi puja and kheer under the moon are on the night of 25 October. It is also called Kojagiri Purnima, Raas Purnima and Kumara Purnima.
This guide covers the date and tithi, moonrise, the puja vidhi, the kheer ritual (with a food-safety note), vrat rules, the katha, mantras, garba, wishes and the next Purnima and Ekadashi dates. Customs vary by region and family, so follow your own tradition where it differs.
Sharad Purnima 2026 Date, Tithi and Moonrise
- Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026 (the night observance)
- Purnima tithi begins: about 11:55 AM on 25 October
- Purnima tithi ends: about 9:41 AM on 26 October
- Moonrise (Jaipur): about 5:00 PM
- Kojagara Lakshmi Puja, Nishita Kaal: about 11:59 PM to 12:49 AM on the night of 25 to 26 October
- Next day: Valmiki Jayanti on 26 October
Why 25 October? The observance needs the full moon through the night. The Purnima tithi is already running at moonrise on 25 October and continues past midnight, so the main night is 25 October. Panchang sources differ by a few minutes in the tithi times, so confirm them for your city.
Sharad Purnima 2026 Moonrise by City
Moonrise shifts with location. Jaipur is about 5:00 PM and Surat about 5:26 PM. Check a local panchang for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow and your own city. Offer arghya to the moon once it is visible.
Sharad Purnima Kab Hai? All the Quick Answers
- Kab hai, kab ki hai: Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Kis tarikh ko hai, kitni tarikh ki hai: 25 October (the Purnima tithi runs into the morning of 26 October)
- Kis din hai, kaun se din hai: Sunday (Ravivar)
- Kaun sa mahina: October, Ashwin Shukla Purnima
- Sharad Purnima vrat kab hai: the vrat is on 25 October, and many families break it after the moon puja and kheer prasad. Snan and daan can be done on the morning of 26 October while the tithi lasts, until about 9:41 AM.
- Kab manayi jayegi: on the night of 25 October, with the Kojagara Lakshmi Puja at Nishita Kaal (about 11:59 PM to 12:49 AM)
- Sharad 2026 festival dates: Sharad Navratri 11 to 19 October, Dussehra 20 October, Papankusha Ekadashi 22 October, Sharad Purnima 25 October, Karwa Chauth 29 October
- Earlier years: Sharad Purnima was on 28 October in 2023, 16 October in 2024 and 6 October in 2025
What Is Sharad Purnima? Meaning and Other Names
Sharad Purnima is the full moon of the Hindu month of Ashwin, when the monsoon ends and the clear skies of the Sharad (autumn) season begin. Names vary by region:
- Kojagiri or Kojagara Purnima: Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra and Mithila, for Lakshmi worship and night vigil
- Raas Purnima: the night of Krishna's Maha Raas
- Kumara Purnima: Odisha, linked to Kartikeya and the worship of the moon by unmarried girls
- Sharad Poonam: Gujarat
- Kaumudi Purnima: "the moonlight full moon"
Why Sharad Purnima Is Special: Moon, Lakshmi and Krishna
The Moon With 16 Kalas
Tradition holds that on this night the moon shines with all 16 kalas (phases of perfection) and is at its most radiant and cooling. The moon is linked to the mind, calm and nourishment in Vedic thought, so the night is considered good for prayer, meditation and gratitude. The belief that the moon's rays carry "amrit" is a traditional one and is not a scientific claim.
Goddess Lakshmi and "Ko Jagarti"
On this night Goddess Lakshmi is believed to descend and ask, "Ko jagarti?" ("Who is awake?"), blessing those who are awake and worshipping. That is the origin of the name Kojagara. According to Puranic tradition, Lakshmi also emerged from the ocean during the churning on a full moon of Ashwin. Read the story in The Sacred Wisdom of Samudra Manthan.
Krishna's Maha Raas
In the Bhagavata Purana (the Rasa Panchadhyayi chapters, Canto 10), Krishna performs the divine Raas Leela with Radha and the gopis of Vrindavan under the autumn full moon. For Krishna devotees this is the heart of the night, which is why it is called Raas Purnima.
Sharad Purnima Puja Vidhi: Step by Step
- Clean the home and draw rangoli at the entrance. Light a lamp in the evening.
- Bathe and wear clean clothes, and take a sankalp for the day's observance.
- Set up the puja space. See our guides to setting up a home puja space and the Vastu of the puja room.
- Remember Ganesha first, then worship Lakshmi.
- Prepare the kheer (see below) and keep it ready.
- Worship in the evening and at Nishita Kaal (about 11:59 PM to 12:49 AM), following your family custom.
- Offer arghya to the moon, then place the kheer in the moonlight.
- Take the prasad the next morning or after the night puja, as per your tradition.
Kojagara Lakshmi Puja
- Place a picture or idol of Goddess Lakshmi (many families also worship Vishnu or Satyanarayan)
- Offer white or pink flowers (lotus if available), akshat, kumkum, fruit and sweets
- Light ghee diyas and incense, and read the vrat katha
- Do the aarti, and keep a lamp lit through the night
Moon Worship and Arghya
- When the moon is visible, offer water, and in some traditions milk, with folded hands
- Chant a Chandra mantra (see below)
- Place the kheer in the moonlight afterward
Night Jagran
Staying awake with bhajans, kirtan, a katha or quiet prayer is the heart of Kojagara. If you cannot stay awake all night, do what your health allows and take part in the Nishita puja.
Sharad Purnima Kheer Under the Moon: Vidhi and Safety
Kheer is the signature offering of the night.
How to prepare:
- Cook kheer with milk, rice, sugar or jaggery, cardamom and dry fruits
- Let it cool, then pour it into a clean vessel (silver is traditional, but any clean vessel works)
- Cover it with a thin, clean cloth or mesh to keep insects out
- Place it where the moonlight falls (terrace, balcony or courtyard) after moonrise
How long to leave it: many families leave it through the night and eat it as prasad the next morning. Food-safety note: milk dishes spoil. Limit the time outdoors to a few hours, keep it covered and clean, and then store it in the refrigerator, or eat it promptly. Skip it if you have a sensitive stomach, and don't give it to infants or the elderly if you're unsure it is fresh.
Why kheer? Tradition says the cool, nourishing kheer takes on the moon's qualities. In Ayurveda, the Sharad season is associated with pitta, and cooling, sweet foods are favoured. This is a traditional and seasonal belief, not a medical claim.
Sharad Purnima Vrat Rules
- Many devotees fast during the day and break the fast after the moon puja and kheer prasad
- A fruit and milk fast is common. Choose what suits your health and tradition.
- Avoid onion, garlic, non-vegetarian food and alcohol on this day, as per common custom
- Keep a calm mind, speak kindly, and avoid anger and quarrels
- Pregnant women, the elderly and anyone with a medical condition should consult a doctor before fasting
Sharad Purnima Katha
Several stories are told on this night.
The Moneylender's Two Daughters
A moneylender had two daughters who both kept the Sharad Purnima fast. The elder completed the fast with full devotion. The younger broke it halfway, and her children did not survive. She asked her elder sister for help. When the elder sister's child touched the lifeless baby, it revived, because of the merit of her fast. After that, the younger sister kept the fast with full devotion. The story teaches sincerity and steadfast faith. Versions differ by region.
Krishna's Raas Leela
On the autumn full moon, the sound of Krishna's flute drew the gopis from their homes to the forest at Vrindavan, where he danced with each of them in the moonlight. The story is told as a symbol of the soul's longing for the divine. It is the reason this night is celebrated as Raas Purnima.
Sharad Purnima Mantras
Lakshmi Mantra
- ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः (Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah)
Chant 11, 21 or 108 times. Read the full meaning and method on our Lakshmi mantra page.
Chandra (Moon) Mantra
- ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः (Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah)
- Simple mantra: ॐ सोमाय नमः (Om Somaya Namah)
Browse more in our mantras library.
How Sharad Purnima Is Celebrated Across India
Bengal and Odisha
Families perform Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, draw alpana patterns and offer coconut sweets (naru and moa). In Odisha it is Kumara Purnima, when unmarried girls worship the moon and the sun.
Mithila (Kojagra)
Kojagra is a special festival for newly married grooms, who receive gifts from the bride's family. Makhana, betel leaves (paan) and sweets are shared, and tradition links the festival to King Janaka and Lord Rama.
Gujarat
Known as Sharad Poonam, it is celebrated with garba and the traditional dudh pauva (flattened rice in sweet milk) under the moon.
Maharashtra
Called Kojagiri Paurnima. Families drink masala milk under the moonlight and stay up for a night of prayer and songs.
Vrindavan and Braj
Temples celebrate Raas Purnima with Raas Leela performances, kirtan and special darshan at Banke Bihari, Radha Raman and other temples.
Sharad Purnima Garba 2026: Ahmedabad and Gujarat
In Gujarat the night is called Sharad Poonam. Many societies, clubs and community groups in Ahmedabad and across the state hold garba and ras nights under the full moon, and families share dudh pauva. Programmes and timings vary by organiser, so check the official event page, your society notice or the venue's announcement before you go. Follow local rules on crowds and sound, and keep the area safe for children and the elderly.
Sharad Purnima Wishes and Messages
Sharad Purnima Wishes in English
- May the full moon of Sharad Purnima fill your life with light, peace and prosperity. Happy Sharad Purnima!
- Wishing you a night of moonlight, sweet kheer and Goddess Lakshmi's blessings. Happy Kojagiri Purnima!
- May Maa Lakshmi bless your home with abundance this Sharad Purnima.
- Under the silver moon, may all your wishes bloom. Shubh Sharad Purnima!
- May the cool moonlight bring calm to your mind and joy to your heart.
शरद पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं (हिंदी)
- शरद पूर्णिमा की चांदनी आपके जीवन में सुख, शांति और समृद्धि लाए। शरद पूर्णिमा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!
- माँ लक्ष्मी की कृपा आप पर और आपके परिवार पर सदा बनी रहे। कोजागरी पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं!
- खीर की मिठास और चंद्रमा की शीतलता से आपका जीवन महक उठे। शुभ शरद पूर्णिमा!
- इस शरद पूर्णिमा पर आपके सारे सपने चांदनी की तरह चमकें।
- राधा-कृष्ण के रास की तरह आपका जीवन भी प्रेम और आनंद से भरा रहे।
Sharad Purnima Poster and Images
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Sharad Purnima in Jyotish: The Moon and Your Chart
In Vedic astrology the Moon (Chandra) represents the mind, emotions and nurturing, and your Moon sign (Rashi) and nakshatra are the base of your chart. A full moon night is a good time to reflect on your emotional well-being and intentions. To find your Moon sign and nakshatra, generate your free Kundli. For a full analysis of the Moon, dasha periods and house placements, get a Professional Kundli Report.
Do's and Don'ts
Do
- Keep the house clean and lit, and worship Lakshmi in the evening and at Nishita Kaal
- Offer arghya to the moon and place the kheer in the moonlight, covered and clean
- Stay awake with bhajans or prayer if your health allows
- Share the kheer with family and the needy
Don't
- Leave milk dishes uncovered or outside for too long
- Quarrel, gossip or waste food
- Force a fast on children, the elderly or anyone unwell
Purnima Kab Hai? Dates From October to December 2026
Looking for the next full moon (Purnima or Purnamasi) after Sharad Purnima?
- Sharad (Ashwin) Purnima: Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
- Margashirsha Purnima and Dattatreya Jayanti: Wednesday, 23 December 2026
The Purnima tithi often spans two calendar days, so check your local panchang for the exact timing. See every date on our festival calendar.
Ekadashi Kab Hai? Dates After Sharad Purnima
Ekadashi (gyaras) comes twice a month. The next dates are:
- Papankusha Ekadashi: Thursday, 22 October 2026
- Rama Ekadashi: Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi: Friday, 20 November 2026
- Utpanna Ekadashi: Friday, 4 December 2026
- Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti): Sunday, 20 December 2026
Dates can differ by a day between traditions (Smarta and Vaishnava). Read why the fast matters in The Sacred Rhythm of Ekadashi: Spiritual Depth, Scientific Logic and Fasting Guide.
शरद पूर्णिमा 2026 कब है? (हिंदी में संक्षेप)
शरद पूर्णिमा कब है? शरद पूर्णिमा 2026 रविवार, 25 अक्टूबर की रात को है। इसे कोजागरी पूर्णिमा, रास पूर्णिमा और कुमार पूर्णिमा भी कहते हैं।
शरद पूर्णिमा कितनी तारीख को है? कौन से दिन है? 25 अक्टूबर 2026, रविवार।
शरद पूर्णिमा कहिया है? रविवार, 25 अक्टूबर की रात।
शरद पूर्णिमा का व्रत कब है? व्रत 25 अक्टूबर को रखा जाएगा और चंद्रमा की पूजा तथा खीर प्रसाद के बाद खोला जाता है। स्नान-दान 26 अक्टूबर की सुबह तिथि रहते (लगभग 9:41 बजे तक) किया जा सकता है।
पूर्णिमा तिथि: 25 अक्टूबर को लगभग 11:55 बजे से 26 अक्टूबर को लगभग 9:41 बजे तक।
चंद्रोदय: जयपुर में लगभग शाम 5:00 बजे। अपने शहर का समय पंचांग से देखें।
कोजागर लक्ष्मी पूजा: निशीथ काल में, रात लगभग 11:59 से 12:49 बजे तक।
खीर: दूध की खीर बनाकर साफ बर्तन में, जाली या पतले कपड़े से ढककर चांदनी में रखें। दूध की चीज़ जल्दी खराब होती है, इसलिए ज्यादा देर बाहर न रखें।
अगली पूर्णिमा: कार्तिक पूर्णिमा 24 नवंबर और मार्गशीर्ष पूर्णिमा 23 दिसंबर 2026।
एकादशी कब है? पापांकुशा एकादशी 22 अक्टूबर, रमा एकादशी 5 नवंबर और देवउठनी एकादशी 20 नवंबर 2026।
What Comes Next
Karwa Chauth is just four days later, on 29 October. See our Karwa Chauth 2026 guide, then prepare for Dhanteras on 6 November and Diwali on 8 November with our Dhanteras 2026 and Diwali 2026 guides and our Vastu tips for Diwali 2026. See every date on our festival calendar.
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Timings are from panchang sources and vary by city and by a few minutes between sources. Customs differ by region and family. This guide is for cultural and educational purposes and is not medical advice. Confirm your local timings with a trusted panchang.