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Sharad Purnima 2001 Date — Thursday, November 1, 2001

When is Sharad Purnima in 2001? Sharad Purnima 2001 falls on Thursday, November 1, 2001.

Observance: Sharad Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Why we celebrate

Night of nectar — moon rays believed healing; Raas leela of Krishna.

How it is celebrated

Kheer kept under moonlight; Devi/Krishna puja.

Puja timing

Ashwin Purnima night.

Foods & offerings

Kheer, poha, milk sweets left under moon.

Rituals

  1. Prepare kheer at night.
  2. Moon gazing and bhajan.
  3. Distribute prasad morning.

Sharad Purnima dates by year

When is Sharad Purnima — 2000 to 2004
YearDate & day
2000Fri, 13 October 2000
2001Thu, 1 November 2001
2002Mon, 21 October 2002
2003Fri, 10 October 2003
2004Thu, 28 October 2004

Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2001