Sharad Purnima 2008 Date — Tuesday, October 14, 2008
When is Sharad Purnima in 2008? Sharad Purnima 2008 falls on Tuesday, October 14, 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Fri, 26 October 2007 |
| 2008 | Tue, 14 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sun, 4 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Fri, 22 October 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 11 October 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2008
- Karva Chauth 2008 date — Sat, 18 October 2008
- Dussehra 2008 date — Thu, 9 October 2008
- Durga Puja 2008 date — Tue, 7 October 2008
- Dhanteras 2008 date — Sun, 26 October 2008
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2008 date — Mon, 27 October 2008
- Diwali 2008 date — Tue, 28 October 2008
- Sharad Navratri 2008 date — Tue, 30 September 2008
- Govardhan Puja 2008 date — Wed, 29 October 2008
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2008 date — Mon, 29 September 2008
- Bhai Dooj 2008 date — Thu, 30 October 2008
- Chhath Puja 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Skanda Sashti 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
