Sharad Purnima: Know the Date, Timings and Significance
Read more to know the date, timings, significance and more information about Sharad Purnima.
Sharad Purnima will be observed on October 19. As per the Hindu calendar, Sharad Purnima falls on the full moon day of the Ashwin month.
Significance of the day
On this day, the Moon is fully illuminated and the beams offer healing powers that nourish both the body and the spirit. There is also a phenomenon of nectar dripping from the Moonbeams. Devotees keep Rice-Kheer, a popular Indian sweet dessert under the moonlight for the entire night. The kheer consists of cow milk, rice, and sugar.
Date and Timings
This year Sharad Purnima will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. The moonrise for Sharad Purnima will be at 05:20 PM on October 19. The tithi will begin on October 19, 2021, at 07:03 PM, and ends at 08:26 PM on October 20, 2021.
On the auspicious day of Sharad Purnima, devotees worship Lord Chandra (Moon) by waking up early in the morning, taking bath and wearing new clothes. .
