Sharad Purnima 2028: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Ashwin, the brightest of the year in tradition.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Sharad Purnima 2028
Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 5:08 PM
Ashwin Shukla Purnima: 7:34 PM, 2 Oct – 9:54 PM, 3 Oct
Sharad Purnima 2029
Sunday, 21 October 2029 · moonrise 4:55 PM
Ashwin Shukla Purnima: 12:32 PM, 21 Oct – 2:57 PM, 22 Oct
Sharad Purnima dates 2028–2032
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 5:08 PM |
| 2029 | Sunday, 21 October 2029 · moonrise 4:55 PM |
| 2030 | Thursday, 10 October 2030 · moonrise 5:05 PM |
| 2031 | Wednesday, 29 October 2031 · moonrise 4:56 PM |
| 2032 | Monday, 18 October 2032 · moonrise 5:30 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Sharad Purnima 2028 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 5:08 PM |
| Mumbai | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 5:28 PM |
| Kolkata | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 4:24 PM |
| Chennai | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 4:59 PM |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 5:10 PM |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 5:06 PM |
| Pune | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 5:24 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 2 October 2028 · moonrise 5:29 PM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The full moon of Ashwin, the brightest of the year in tradition. The Moon is said to shine with all sixteen of its kalas on this night.
Why it matters
The brightest full moon of the year, said in tradition to shower nectar.
How it is traditionally kept
Kheer left in the moonlight and shared, worship of Lakshmi, and staying up in the moonlight (Kojagari in Bengal).
- Make kheer and keep it in the moonlight
- Stay up under the full moon
- Worship Lakshmi, who tradition says visits homes this night
- Share the kheer the next morning
Across India
Kojagiri Purnima in Maharashtra and Bengal; in Gujarat it is celebrated with garba under the moon.
Questions
When is Sharad Purnima in 2028?
Sharad Purnima is on Monday, 2 October 2028, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Sharad Purnima in 2029?
Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 21 October 2029, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is Sharad Purnima?
The full moon of Ashwin, the brightest of the year in tradition. The Moon is said to shine with all sixteen of its kalas on this night.
How is Sharad Purnima traditionally kept?
Kheer left in the moonlight and shared, worship of Lakshmi, and staying up in the moonlight (Kojagari in Bengal).
When is Sharad Purnima in 2030?
Thursday, 10 October 2030 · moonrise 5:05 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Purnima in 2031?
Wednesday, 29 October 2031 · moonrise 4:56 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Sharad Purnima in 2032?
Monday, 18 October 2032 · moonrise 5:30 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Sharad Purnima celebrated across India?
Kojagiri Purnima in Maharashtra and Bengal; in Gujarat it is celebrated with garba under the moon.
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