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Sharad Purnima 2015 Date — Tuesday, October 27, 2015

When is Sharad Purnima in 2015? Sharad Purnima 2015 falls on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.

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 — 2014 to 2018
YearDate & day
2014Wed, 8 October 2014
2015Tue, 27 October 2015
2016Sun, 16 October 2016
2017Thu, 5 October 2017
2018Wed, 24 October 2018

Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2015