Name: Sharad Purnima 2025
Start: 2025-10-06T12:26:00+05:30
End: 2025-10-07T09:18:00+05:30
Location: Local Temples and Homes

Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagari Purnima, Raas Purnima, and Kumar Purnima, is a significant festival in Sanatan Dharma, celebrated on the full moon day of the Ashwin month. In 2025, it falls on Monday, 6th October. This festival honors deities such as Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Moon God, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Kartikeya. On this day, the Moon is believed to shine with all its sixteen kalas, showering nectar-like rays upon the Earth. It also marks the change of season and the onset of Sharad (autumn). A traditional practice involves placing kheer (sweet rice pudding) under the moonlight at night, believed to gain medicinal properties. This festival conveys the message of aligning one’s lifestyle with nature’s rhythms along with deep spiritual devotion. The story of two sisters illustrates the power of sincere observance of the Sharad Purnima fast, highlighting themes of devotion, faith, and the miraculous outcomes of genuine spiritual practices. The elder sister's disciplined observance led to blessings, while the younger sister's insincerity resulted in misfortune, emphasizing the importance of true devotion in rituals. This narrative underscores the transformative power of faith and proper ritual observance in Sanatan Dharma.