Festivals · 2026
Sharad Purnima 2026: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Sharad Purnima in 2026 falls on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: purnima (full-moon) tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM IST.
The date
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM IST
Rule: Purnima (full-moon) tithi prevailing at sunset
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
The rite is nocturnal — the kheer absorbs moonlight overnight. Daytime observances use the Abhijit Muhurat above.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Sharad Purnima celebrate?
Sharad Purnima, the Ashwin full moon, is the brightest full moon of the year, when the moon is said to shine with all sixteen kalas and drip amrita. Kheer is left under the moonlight overnight, and the night is kept awake in Lakshmi's honour.
The story and significance of Sharad Purnima
The autumn full moon follows the monsoon's washed skies — hence its legendary clarity. The custom of moon-charged kheer is a household staple across North and West India.
In the Vaishnava tradition it is also the night of Krishna's maha raas with the gopis, Raas Purnima; in Bengal it is Kojagari Lakshmi Puja — 'who is awake?' (ko jagarti), for Lakshmi blesses the wakeful.
Sharad Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 October 2026 | Sunday | This page |
| 2027 | 15 October 2027 | Friday | Sharad Purnima 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Sharad Purnima in 2026?
Sharad Purnima in 2026 falls on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: purnima (full-moon) tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Sharad Purnima celebrate?
Sharad Purnima, the Ashwin full moon, is the brightest full moon of the year, when the moon is said to shine with all sixteen kalas and drip amrita. Kheer is left under the moonlight overnight, and the night is kept awake in Lakshmi's honour.
What is the shubh muhurat on Sharad Purnima 2026?
The computed windows for 25 October 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:43 AM to 12:27 PM IST. The rite is nocturnal — the kheer absorbs moonlight overnight. Daytime observances use the Abhijit Muhurat above.
Does the Sharad Purnima date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Sharad Purnima is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Sharad Purnima in 2027?
Sharad Purnima in 2027 falls on Friday, 15 October 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Sharad Purnima 2027 page, linked below.
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