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Sharad Purnima 2003 Date — Friday, October 10, 2003

When is Sharad Purnima in 2003? Sharad Purnima 2003 falls on Friday, October 10, 2003.

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 — 2002 to 2006
YearDate & day
2002Mon, 21 October 2002
2003Fri, 10 October 2003
2004Thu, 28 October 2004
2005Mon, 17 October 2005
2006Sat, 7 October 2006

Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2003