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Sharad Purnima 2026: Date, Moonrise Time, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Kheer Rituals
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News18•20-10-2026, 12:18
Sharad Purnima 2026: Date, Moonrise Time, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Kheer Rituals
- •Sharad Purnima 2026 falls on Sunday, October 25, while the Purnima snan-daan will take place on October 26.
- •Moonrise on Sharad Purnima is expected at 05:00 PM, coinciding with the auspicious Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga.
- •Kheer should be kept under the direct moonlight after 9:00 PM to absorb medicinal and nectar-like properties.
- •Religious beliefs state that consuming Kheer infused with moon rays on this night promotes good health.
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According to the Vedic Panchang, the Ashwin Shukla Purnima date for Sharad Purnima begins on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:55 AM and ends on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 9:41 AM.
Kheer should be placed outside in the moonlight after 9:00 PM on Sharad Purnima so that the moon's rays fall directly on it. It is kept overnight to absorb medicinal properties and consumed the following morning.
Moonrise on Sharad Purnima takes place at 05:00 PM during Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, which begins at 7:22 PM and lasts until 6:29 AM the next day. Additionally, Ravi Yoga and Harshana Yoga are formed earlier in the day.
