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Sharad Purnima 2005 Date — Monday, October 17, 2005

When is Sharad Purnima in 2005? Sharad Purnima 2005 falls on Monday, October 17, 2005.

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 — 2004 to 2008
YearDate & day
2004Thu, 28 October 2004
2005Mon, 17 October 2005
2006Sat, 7 October 2006
2007Fri, 26 October 2007
2008Tue, 14 October 2008

Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2005