Sharad Purnima 2026: date and muhurat

शरद पूर्णिमा 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Sharad Purnima 2026 is on 25 October 2026, Sunday.

Moonrise: 5:00 PM
Shukla Purnima: 11:56 AM to 9:41 AM (26 Oct)

What it is and how it is observed

Sharad Purnima, Ashwin Purnima, is the night the Moon is held to be brightest and full of nectar. Kheer is kept in the moonlight overnight and eaten as prasad; Lakshmi is worshipped (Kojagari).

How the date is fixed

Ashwin (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing at moonrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Sharad Purnima 2026?

Sharad Purnima 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

What are the Sharad Purnima 2026 timings?

For New Delhi - Moonrise: 5:00 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Sharad Purnima 2026 observed on 25 Oct?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing at moonrise. In 2026 that is 25 October 2026, Sunday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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