Festival 2027 · Harvest full moon (Ashwin Purnima)
Sharad Purnima 2027
Friday, 15 October 2027
Tithi begins: Thu 14 Oct, 6:50 PM IST
Tithi ends: Fri 15 Oct, 7:17 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima, also called Kojagari Purnima or Raas Purnima, is the Ashwin full moon. The Moon is believed to be at its brightest and most nourishing, and Lakshmi is worshipped as the one who asks "who is awake?" (ko jagarti).
Families cook milk-and-rice kheer, keep it in the moonlight overnight and eat it as prasad the next morning.
How it is observed
- Kheer placed under the moon and eaten as prasad.
- Lakshmi puja at night.
- Jagran with bhajans and moonlit gatherings.
- Krishna Raas Leela recitation in Vaishnava traditions.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Sharad Purnima in 2027?
Sharad Purnima 2027 falls on Friday, 15 October 2027. The tithi begins Thu 14 Oct, 6:50 PM IST and ends Fri 15 Oct, 7:17 PM IST (Delhi).
Why is kheer kept under the moon?
Tradition says the full moon's rays on this night carry healing and nourishment, so the kheer becomes prasad with that blessing.
Why does the date of Sharad Purnima change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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