Sharad Purnima 2013 Date — Friday, October 18, 2013
When is Sharad Purnima in 2013? Sharad Purnima 2013 falls on Friday, October 18, 2013.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Mon, 29 October 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 18 October 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 8 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 27 October 2015 |
| 2016 | Sun, 16 October 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2013
- Dussehra 2013 date — Mon, 14 October 2013
- Karva Chauth 2013 date — Wed, 23 October 2013
- Durga Puja 2013 date — Sat, 12 October 2013
- Sharad Navratri 2013 date — Sat, 5 October 2013
- Dhanteras 2013 date — Fri, 1 November 2013
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2013 date — Fri, 4 October 2013
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 date — Sat, 2 November 2013
- Diwali 2013 date — Sun, 3 November 2013
- Govardhan Puja 2013 date — Mon, 4 November 2013
- Bhai Dooj 2013 date — Tue, 5 November 2013
- Chhath Puja 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Skanda Sashti 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
