Sharad Purnima 2002 Date — Monday, October 21, 2002
When is Sharad Purnima in 2002? Sharad Purnima 2002 falls on Monday, October 21, 2002.
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
- Prepare kheer at night.
- Moon gazing and bhajan.
- Distribute prasad morning.
Sharad Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Thu, 1 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Mon, 21 October 2002 |
| 2003 | Fri, 10 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Thu, 28 October 2004 |
| 2005 | Mon, 17 October 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2002
- Karva Chauth 2002 date — Fri, 25 October 2002
- Dussehra 2002 date — Tue, 15 October 2002
- Durga Puja 2002 date — Sun, 13 October 2002
- Dhanteras 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Diwali 2002 date — Mon, 4 November 2002
- Sharad Navratri 2002 date — Mon, 7 October 2002
- Govardhan Puja 2002 date — Tue, 5 November 2002
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2002 date — Sun, 6 October 2002
- Bhai Dooj 2002 date — Wed, 6 November 2002
- Chhath Puja 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
- Skanda Sashti 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
