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Sharad Purnima 2011 Date — Tuesday, October 11, 2011

When is Sharad Purnima in 2011? Sharad Purnima 2011 falls on Tuesday, October 11, 2011.

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 — 2010 to 2014
YearDate & day
2010Fri, 22 October 2010
2011Tue, 11 October 2011
2012Mon, 29 October 2012
2013Fri, 18 October 2013
2014Wed, 8 October 2014

Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2011