Sharad Purnima is one of the most famous Purnima in Hindu festival. On Sharad Purnima, the moon comes nearest to earth with all sixteen Kala. Lord Krishna is only Lord Vishnu's incarnation having all sixteen Kalas and Lord Rama was born with only twelve Kala.
Chandra Grahan 2023 Update
Due to Sutak being on the evening of 28 October 2023, therefore 27 October 2023 will be a better day for all the auspicious works related to Purnima. Also keep the kheer made on the day of Sharad Purnima in the moonlight on the morning of 28 October 2023 4:17 AM to 4:42 AM. Know About The Time of Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse) »
Ashwin Purnima 2023 Date: October 28, 4:17 AM - October 29, 1:53 AM
On the day of Sharad Purnima Lord Krishna performed the mega dance of divine love means Maha-Raas (महा रास). Therefore in Brij region, Sharad Purnima is also known as Raas Purnima (रास पूर्णिमा).
It is believed that the moon rays on the day of Sharad Purnima have healing power think like Amrit Varsha. Traditionally on the day of Sharad Purnima kheer and sweet dishes made with cow milk, and hang in open moonlight for the whole night. In Gujarat Sharad Purnima is popularly known as Sharad Poonam.
It is believed that from this night onwards, the weather starts changing and winters begin. And the time of worship and opening and closing of the temples changes.
Related Name | Sharad Purnima, Tesu Punain, Sharad Poonam, Raas Purnima, Kojagara Purnima, Bengal Lakshmi Puja, Kaumudi Vrat |
Begins Tithi | Ashvin Shukla Purnima |
Reason | Maha Ras Day |
Celebrations | Fast, Pooja, Vrat Kath, Bhajan Kirtan |
Sharad Purnima
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