Many devotees wonder: in 2025, will Sharad Purnima fall on 6 October or 7 October? According to Hindu lunar calendars and authoritative Panchang sources:
- Sharad Purnima (Ashwin Purnima) in 2025 is on Monday, 6 October in India.
- The Purnima tithi (full moon lunar day) begins 6 October 2025 at 12:23 PM IST and ends on 7 October 2025 at 09:16 AM IST.
- The moonrise occurs in the evening, approx. 5:30 PM to 7:40 PM IST, depending on your location.
Therefore, while the tithi spans from 6th to early 7th, the main festival falls on 6 October 2025 because the Purnima tithi is already active by the evening of the 6th. So the short answer: Sharad Purnima 2025 is on 6 October (Monday).
Why the Confusion Between 6 vs 7 October?
- In lunar calendars, a tithi (lunar day) does not align exactly with a civil day. A tithi can start midday and end the next morning.
- If someone sees that Purnima extends into 7 October early morning, they might think it’s on the 7th.
- But festival observances, rituals and moonrise generally count by the evening when full moon is visible.
- In practice, people observe Sharad Purnima on 6 October, since the moon becomes full on that night while the tithi is valid.
Significance & Mythology in Brief
- Sharad Purnima (also called Kojagiri Purnima, Kaumudi Purnima, Raas Purnima) marks the full moon of the Ashwin month, after the monsoon season.
- It is believed that on this night the Moon (Chandra) reveals all 16 kalas (divine facets) and the moonlight has healing and energising properties.
- In Braj tradition, Lord Krishna is said to have performed Raas Leela with the Gopis under the moonlight on this night (hence “Raas Purnima”).
- In parts of Eastern India, the festival is called Kojagiri (meaning “Who is awake?”). Legend says Goddess Lakshmi visits homes on this night and bestows blessings on those who remain awake.
Rituals, Puja & Observance (What to Do)
Here’s a simple guide to how Sharad Purnima can be observed:
Pre-festival (daytime, 6 October)
- Clean house & puja area; light lamps, bring in flowers, incense
- Fasting / partial fast — many people abstain from grains or eat light food (fruits, milk)
- Prepare kheer (rice pudding) to keep under moonlight later
- In some places, take a bath at Pradosh kala in evening (just before moonrise)
At Moonrise / Night (after ~5:30 PM IST onward)
- Offer water, milk, rice, flowers to Chandra Dev (Moon)
- Place the kheer in an open roof or courtyard so that moonlight falls on it
- Recite mantras, Chandra stotra, or Lakshmi mantras
- Perform Lakshmi puja / Kojagiri Lakshmi Puja in eastern regions
- Jāgran — stay awake, engage in bhajan, chanting, reading spiritual texts
After Midnight / Before Morning
- After moonlight exposure, the kheer is offered to deities, then distributed as Prasad
- Break the fast, sometimes after Brahma Muhurta or before 09:16 AM IST (when tithi ends)
- Do dana (charity) — especially milk, rice, food distribution
- Offer khichdi, fruits etc. as bhog
Astrological & Practical Remedies
Sharad Purnima has astrological significance because it involves the Moon (Chandra). Here are remedies aligned with Vedic astrology:
| Situation | Recommended Remedy |
| Weak Moon in birth chart | Chant “ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः” mantra, do Chandra puja |
| Moon’s malefic effects (mental stress, insomnia) | Donate white items (rice, milk, sugar) in the night |
| To gain prosperity, attract Lakshmi | Perform Kojagiri Lakshmi Puja, chant Lakshmi mantras |
| General spiritual upliftment | Stay awake in jāgran, chant, read sacred texts |
| Health & well-being | Consume the moon-lit kheer as Prasad |
| Charitable gestures | Do dana to needy, especially dairy or food items |
If you know your birth chart, doing a Moon strengthening remedy on this day can give added benefits.
Key Takeaways
- Sharad Purnima 2025 is 6 October (Monday).
- The Purnima tithi lasts from 6 October 12:23 PM to 7 October 09:16 AM IST.
- Moonrise is in the evening; rituals are done at night under moonlight.
- The festival celebrates the full moon’s divine energy, healing, and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
- Observe kheer, jagran, puja, mantra chanting, and charity for maximum benefit.
May the full moon of Sharad Purnima bring you blessings, mental peace, prosperity, and the grace of Chandra and Lakshmi!
Q: Why is kheer kept under the moonlight on Sharad Purnima?
A: It is believed that on Sharad Purnima night, the moonlight carries healing and nourishing qualities because the Moon is at its fullest strength. When kheer is kept under the open sky, it absorbs these lunar rays. Eating this “Amrit-sam kheer” as prasad is said to bring good health, calm mind, and prosperity. Astrologically, it strengthens the Moon in one’s horoscope, reducing stress, anxiety, and emotional imbalance.
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