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Sharad Purnima 2004 Date — Thursday, October 28, 2004

When is Sharad Purnima in 2004? Sharad Purnima 2004 falls on Thursday, October 28, 2004.

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 — 2003 to 2007
YearDate & day
2003Fri, 10 October 2003
2004Thu, 28 October 2004
2005Mon, 17 October 2005
2006Sat, 7 October 2006
2007Fri, 26 October 2007

Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2004