Sharad Purnima 2021 Date — Wednesday, October 20, 2021
When is Sharad Purnima in 2021? Sharad Purnima 2021 falls on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Sat, 31 October 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 20 October 2021 |
| 2022 | Sun, 9 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sat, 28 October 2023 |
| 2024 | Thu, 17 October 2024 |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2021
- Karva Chauth 2021 date — Sun, 24 October 2021
- Dussehra 2021 date — Fri, 15 October 2021
- Durga Puja 2021 date — Wed, 13 October 2021
- Sharad Navratri 2021 date — Thu, 7 October 2021
- Dhanteras 2021 date — Wed, 3 November 2021
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2021 date — Wed, 3 November 2021
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2021 date — Wed, 6 October 2021
- Diwali 2021 date — Thu, 4 November 2021
- Govardhan Puja 2021 date — Fri, 5 November 2021
- Bhai Dooj 2021 date — Sat, 6 November 2021
- Chhath Puja 2021 date — Wed, 10 November 2021
- Skanda Sashti 2021 date — Wed, 10 November 2021
