Sharad Purnima 2025 – Date, Moonrise Time, Rituals, and Spiritual Significance

Sharad Purnima 2025 – Date and Timing

The moonlight on this night is believed to contain amrit (divine nectar) that can rejuvenate the body and mind
According to Vaishnavite tradition, Lord Krishna performed the Maha Raas Leela with the gopis on this full moon night
Also celebrated as Kojagara Purnima, it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi blesses devotees who remain awake and spiritually alert throughout the night
The night is considered ideal for healing illnesses, clearing financial blockages, and enhancing emotional well-being

Prepare kheer (rice and milk pudding) and place it under the open sky during moonrise
The moon’s cooling rays are believed to infuse the kheer with medicinal and spiritual energy
Kheer is consumed the next morning as prasadam for health and vitality
It is often flavored with cardamom, tulsi leaves, saffron, and dry fruits

Homes are cleaned and adorned with rangoli, fresh flowers, and ghee lamps
A framed photo or idol of Goddess Lakshmi is placed on a clean altar
Offerings include sweets, coins, puffed rice, sugarcane, and lotus flowers
Families perform Lakshmi aarti, chant Sri Suktam, and observe Jagaran (night vigil) with devotional songs and mantras

Many households perform Satyanarayan Puja in the evening
The Satyanarayan Katha is read along with offerings of tulsi, banana, batasha, and jaggery
It is believed to bring family harmony, peace, and wish fulfillment

Devotees offer food, clothes, or monetary donations to the needy
Feeding Brahmins, cows, or animals is considered extremely auspicious
Acts of charity on Sharad Purnima help in burning negative karma and increasing one’s spiritual merit

Represents the end of monsoon (Sharad Ritu) and a transition to spiritual clarity and mental peace
The full moon is free from negative astrological influence, making it perfect for healing meditation, mantra chanting, and gratitude rituals
Associated with Chandra Deva (Moon God), the night is excellent for stabilizing emotional imbalances and mental stress
Sharad Purnima is often recommended for those suffering from Chandra Dosha in their horoscope

West Bengal and Odisha: Celebrated as Lakshmi Puja with traditional rice offerings and all-night devotion
Maharashtra and Gujarat: Known as Kojagiri Purnima, celebrated with family games, milk under moonlight, and cultural songs
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar: Women fast and stay awake all night praying for their family's prosperity and peace
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Observed as Pournami Vrata, with Vishnu and Lakshmi worship in Vaishnavite households

You can experience the spiritual grace of this full moon with a simple yet meaningful setup:

Clean the puja space and set up a small altar with Goddess Lakshmi and Chandra Deva
Light oil lamps, decorate with flowers and arrange your family’s account books or cash box near the altar
Prepare kheer and place it under open moonlight for at least 30 minutes
Chant “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah”, Chandra Gayatri Mantra, or Sri Suktam
Spend time in devotional songs, family prayers, or meditative silence till midnight or beyond