Sharad Purnima 2026 Today: Moonrise Time, Kheer Ritual & Kojagari Lakshmi Puja Shubh Muhurat as per Panchang

Sharad Purnima 2026 is being celebrated on October 25, with devotees preparing for the traditional practice of placing kheer under the moonlight and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. The full moon is central to the festival and many households follow the custom of preparing rice kheer in the evening, placing it under the open sky after moonrise and later distributing it among family members as prasad.

Sharad Purnima 2026 Today: Moonrise Time and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja Shubh Muhurat as per Panchang

According to the New Delhi panchang, the Purnima tithi began at 11:55 AM today and ends at 9:41 AM on October 26. The Kojagari Lakshmi Puja muhurat during Nishita Kaal falls between 11:40 PM tonight and 12:31 AM on October 26.

Here are the key timings for Sharad Purnima 2026:

Sharad Purnima Tithi: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Purnima tithi began: October 25 at 11:55 AM

Purnima tithi ends: October 26 at 9:41 AM

Kojagari Lakshmi Puja muhurat: October 25, 11:40 PM to October 26, 12:31 AM

These timings are specific to New Delhi. Moonrise and local puja timings may differ in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and other cities.

Sharad Purnima Kheer Ritual

One of the best-known Sharad Purnima traditions is preparing rice kheer and placing it under the moonlight. The ritual is rooted in the belief that the full moon on this night has special religious significance and that its rays possess nectar-like qualities.

Families generally prepare kheer using rice, milk and sugar, with cardamom or dry fruits added according to preference. After moonrise, the kheer is placed in a clean vessel under the open sky. Many households leave it there for some time before bringing it inside and distributing it as prasad.

The timing and method may vary according to family traditions and local customs. Devotees following the practice can check their local panchang for the appropriate period and ensure that the food remains protected from dust, insects and other contamination.

The belief that Sharad Purnima moonlight carries special spiritual benefits is part of religious tradition and is not an established scientific health claim. Since kheer contains milk, it should not be left at outdoor temperatures for extended periods. Keep it covered, protect it from contamination and refrigerate it promptly after the ritual.

Sharad Purnima 2026 Katha

According to the traditional Sharad Purnima vrat katha, a wealthy merchant had two daughters who observed the Purnima fast. While the elder daughter followed the rituals with devotion, the younger daughter often broke her fast midway.

After marriage, the elder daughter was blessed with healthy children, but the younger daughter repeatedly lost her newborns. Distressed by her misfortune, she sought a saint's advice and was told to observe the Purnima vrat sincerely and worship Chandra Dev.

The younger sister followed the advice on Sharad Purnima, but her next newborn also died. In desperation, she invited her elder sister home and laid the lifeless baby on a bed covered with a cloth. When the elder sister sat on the bed, her clothes touched the child, who suddenly began to cry.

The younger sister was astonished and believed that the elder sister's sincere vrat and the blessings of Chandra Dev had brought the child back to life. The story highlights the traditional belief in observing the Sharad Purnima vrat with faith and devotion.

Kojagari Lakshmi Puja Today on Sharad Purnima: Know Significance of Full Moon

Sharad Purnima, popularly called Kojagari Purnima in many parts of India. The festival is marked by prayers for wealth, happiness and prosperity. The term Kojagari comes from the Sanskrit phrase "Ko Jagarti?", which translates to "Who is awake?"

According to popular belief, Goddess Lakshmi blesses devotees who remain awake during the night in prayer and worship. Many households perform Lakshmi Puja, light lamps and spend the evening in devotional activities.

The festival is also associated with the belief that the Sharad Purnima moon shines with all sixteen kalas, or aspects of completeness. These beliefs form part of the festival's religious and cultural significance.

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