शरद् पूर्णिमा — महत्त्वम्
Sharad Purnima is the full moon of the Sharad (autumn) season. It is believed that the moon's rays have healing properties on this night. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity.
शरद् पूर्णिमा — महत्त्वम्
According to tradition, on this night the moon is closest to the earth and its nectar-like rays bless the earth. Lord Krishna performed the Maha Raas with the Gopis on Sharad Purnima. It is also called Kojagari Purnima—Lakshmi is believed to descend and bless those who stay awake.
शरद् पूर्णिमा — पूजाविधिः
- In the evening, place kheer or milk in the moonlight to be charged by the moon.
- After midnight, consume the moon-charged kheer with family.
- Perform Lakshmi puja; keep the house well-lit and stay awake.
- Sing bhajans and celebrate the full moon; offer prasad.
- In some regions, play dice (Lakshmi's favourite game) as a tradition.
शरद् पूर्णिमा — मन्त्राः
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ
Salutations to Mahalakshmi
शरद् पूर्णिमा — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Kheer
- ●Milk
- ●Sweets
- ●Prasad
शरद् पूर्णिमा — अन्यनामानि
North India(शरद पूर्णिमा)
Kheer under moonlight
Bengal(লক্ষ্মী পূজা)
Lakshmi Puja, Kojagari
शरद् पूर्णिमा — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Keep kheer in moonlight
- ✓Worship Lakshmi
- ✓Stay awake
- ✓Eat moon-charged kheer
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not sleep early
- ✗Avoid wasting food
- ✗Do not disrespect the moon
शरद् पूर्णिमा — FAQ
- शरद् पूर्णिमा किम् अस्ति?
- Sharad Purnima is the full moon of the Sharad (autumn) season.
- शरद् पूर्णिमा 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे शरद् पूर्णिमा Monday, October 26, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- शरद् पूर्णिमा पूजाविधिः का?
- In the evening, place kheer or milk in the moonlight to be charged by the moon.; After midnight, consume the moon-charged kheer with family.; Perform Lakshmi puja; keep the house well-lit and stay awake.; Sing bhajans and celebrate the full moon; offer prasad.
- शरद् पूर्णिमा दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Kheer, Milk, Sweets, Prasad
- शरद् पूर्णिमा दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Keep kheer in moonlight; Worship Lakshmi; Stay awake
- शरद् पूर्णिमा दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not sleep early; Avoid wasting food; Do not disrespect the moon
- शरद् पूर्णिमा दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- शरद् पूर्णिमा Lakshmi देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming शरद् पूर्णिमा Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
शरद् पूर्णिमा is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | 06:48 pm | — |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday | 07:31 pm | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Monday | 07:11 pm | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Tuesday | 07:58 pm | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Wednesday | 07:16 pm | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Friday | 06:53 pm | — |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Saturday | 05:53 pm | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | 05:34 pm | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | 05:34 pm | — |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Tuesday | 04:56 pm | — |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Friday | 05:46 pm | — |
| Mar 22, 2027 | Monday | 06:37 pm | — |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Tuesday | 06:26 pm | — |
| May 20, 2027 | Thursday | 07:18 pm | — |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Friday | 07:04 pm | — |