Sharad Purnima 2012 Date — Monday, October 29, 2012
When is Sharad Purnima in 2012? Sharad Purnima 2012 falls on Monday, October 29, 2012.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Tue, 11 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 29 October 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 18 October 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 8 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 27 October 2015 |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2012
- Karva Chauth 2012 date — Sat, 3 November 2012
- Dussehra 2012 date — Wed, 24 October 2012
- Durga Puja 2012 date — Mon, 22 October 2012
- Dhanteras 2012 date — Mon, 12 November 2012
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2012 date — Mon, 15 October 2012
- Diwali 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Govardhan Puja 2012 date — Wed, 14 November 2012
- Bhai Dooj 2012 date — Thu, 15 November 2012
- Chhath Puja 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
- Skanda Sashti 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
- Tulsi Vivah 2012 date — Sun, 25 November 2012
