Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagiri Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima, is a highly revered and celebrated Hindu festival that marks the full moon night in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October).
It holds great religious and cultural significance. In 2024, Sharad Purnima will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 16th, a day dedicated to worship, fasting, and joy under the divine glow of the full moon.
Wishing everyone a joyful Sharad Purnima! May the radiant light of the full moon bring peace, good health, and prosperity into your life. pic.twitter.com/NPKOnOWovu
— Shankar Chaudhary (@ChaudhryShankar) October 16, 2024
Sharad Purnima is one of the most renowned full moon nights in the Hindu calendar. It is believed to be the only day when the moon appears in its fullest form, shining with all sixteen Kalas (divine aspects or phases). In Hinduism, each Kala is linked to a specific human trait, and it is said that the presence of all sixteen Kalas represents an ideal and complete human personality.
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Sharad Purnima 2024 Date and Moonrise Timings Today
| Event | Date & Time |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 08:40 PM on Oct 16, 2024 |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 04:55 PM on Oct 17, 2024 |
| Moonrise Time on Sharad Purnima Day | 05:05 PM on Oct 16, 2024 |
Source: Drikpanchang
Sharad Purnima 2024 Moonrise Timing in Cities
Here are the Moonrise timings on Sharad Purnima 2024 in different cities of India:
| City | Moonrise Time |
| New Delhi | 05:05 PM |
| Bengaluru | 05:09 PM |
| Chandigarh | 05:06 PM |
| Jaipur | 05:11 PM |
| Agra | 05:02 PM |
| Indore | 05:12 PM |
| Lucknow | 04:50 PM |
Sharad Purnima 2024: Today's Moon Photo
This year, the moon on Sharad Purnima is said to be especially bright and beautiful, symbolizing prosperity and wellness. People are eagerly capturing today’s stunning moon photo, as it shines in all its glory, blessing everyone with good fortune and health. Here are today's moon photos:
शरद पूर्णिमा के अवसर पर आसमान में दिखा पूरा चांद... देखिए ये खूबसूरत नजारा...
— CNBC-AWAAZ (@CNBC_Awaaz) October 16, 2024
ये वीडियो दिल्ली के विजय चौक इलाके से लिया गया है।#SharadPurnima #SharadPoornima #FullMoon pic.twitter.com/JPdfOLIje5
What is the Significance of Sharad Purnima?
Sharad Purnima is regarded as one of the most spiritually potent nights in the Hindu calendar. This full moon night is considered highly auspicious for seeking blessings from the deities, offering prayers for health, prosperity, and happiness, and engaging in devotional activities. In several parts of India, it is believed that the rays of the full moon on Sharad Purnima possess healing properties and bring positive energy to those who bathe in its light.
One special tradition on Sharad Purnima is making kheer, a sweet dish made from rice, milk, and sugar, sometimes with added cardamom, nuts, and raisins. The kheer is left outside under the moonlight because, according to Ayurveda and Hindu beliefs, the moon's rays on this night are believed to have healing powers. After a few hours under the moon, the kheer is shared with family members the next morning as a blessed and nourishing treat.
Sharad Purnima 2024: Goddess Lakshmi Mantra for Students
These simple mantras can be chanted on Sharad Purnima:
- Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
- Shree Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!
- Ram Ram Rameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane..!!
- Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
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