Festival guide

Sharad Purnima

शरद पूर्णिमा

Autumn full moon associated with Kojagara Puja and moonlight kheer.

At a glance

How is Sharad Purnima dated?

Sharad Purnima is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Also known as: Kojagari Purnima, Kojagara Puja, Hunnime.

Yearly reference

Sharad Purnima dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Ashwin Shukla Purnima, with many observances centered on the night of the full moon.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Sharad Purnima tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Ashwini

Dietary practice

Vegetarian food

Significance

The bright autumn full moon is considered especially auspicious for Lakshmi worship.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Kojagara PujaMoonlight kheerLakshmi worship

Observed in

Pan-IndiaBengalOdishaMaharashtra

Common questions

How is Sharad Purnima dated?

Sharad Purnima is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Sharad Purnima?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Sharad Purnima. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.