Sharad Purnima 2009 Date — Sunday, October 4, 2009
When is Sharad Purnima in 2009? Sharad Purnima 2009 falls on Sunday, October 4, 2009.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Tue, 14 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sun, 4 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Fri, 22 October 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 11 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 29 October 2012 |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2009
- Karva Chauth 2009 date — Thu, 8 October 2009
- Dussehra 2009 date — Mon, 28 September 2009
- Durga Puja 2009 date — Sat, 26 September 2009
- Dhanteras 2009 date — Fri, 16 October 2009
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 date — Sat, 17 October 2009
- Diwali 2009 date — Sun, 18 October 2009
- Sharad Navratri 2009 date — Sat, 19 September 2009
- Govardhan Puja 2009 date — Mon, 19 October 2009
- Bhai Dooj 2009 date — Tue, 20 October 2009
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2009 date — Fri, 18 September 2009
- Chhath Puja 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Skanda Sashti 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
