Sharad Purnima 2006 Date — Saturday, October 7, 2006
When is Sharad Purnima in 2006? Sharad Purnima 2006 falls on Saturday, October 7, 2006.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Mon, 17 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Sat, 7 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 26 October 2007 |
| 2008 | Tue, 14 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sun, 4 October 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2006
- Karva Chauth 2006 date — Tue, 10 October 2006
- Dussehra 2006 date — Mon, 2 October 2006
- Durga Puja 2006 date — Sat, 30 September 2006
- Dhanteras 2006 date — Thu, 19 October 2006
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2006 date — Fri, 20 October 2006
- Sharad Navratri 2006 date — Sat, 23 September 2006
- Diwali 2006 date — Sun, 22 October 2006
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2006 date — Fri, 22 September 2006
- Govardhan Puja 2006 date — Mon, 23 October 2006
- Bhai Dooj 2006 date — Tue, 24 October 2006
- Chhath Puja 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Skanda Sashti 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
