On the full moon day (Purnima Tithi) of the Hindu month Ashwin, Sharad Purnima is observed. This year, Sharad Purnima will be observed on Monday, October 6, 2025.
People pray to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Chandra Dev (the Moon God) on this day. The moon shines with all 16 Kala (s) on the night of Sharad Purnima, bringing health, wealth, and prosperity to everyone.
People sit outside at night, prepare kheer from milk and rice, and let it soak up the cool light of the moon. Eating this "moon-blessed" kheer the next morning makes one feel better and more at peace.
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What to do on Sharad Purnima 2025
1. Offer Donations (Daan)
You can donate money, clothes, or food, especially white things like rice, milk, or clothes. Doing so is believed to provide peace and wealth.
2. Moon Worship (Chandra Darshan)
It is considered sacred to look at the full moon and offer it water or milk. On this night, lighting diyas and praying to Chandra Dev is thought to bring serenity and happiness into your life.
3. Kheer Under Moonlight
Make kheer from cow’s milk and rice, and place it outside under the moonlight. Eat it the next morning as Amrit Kheer Prasad.
4. Worship Goddess Lakshmi
Doing Lakshmi Puja on Sharad Purnima brings money, peace, and good things to the family. Many people who worship the goddess put up flowers and lamps in their homes.
5. Light Diyas Near Water
Light diyas near temples, rivers, or ponds. It is said to purify the soul and help one's ancestors attain peace.
6. Pray to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva
People should pray to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva for spiritual power and protection.
7. Practice Meditation
It's a perfect time to meditate and think about yourself on Sharad Purnima. Finding inner peace is easier when you spend time in prayer.
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What not to do on Sharad Purnima 2025
- Avoid non-vegetarian food, onions, and garlic.
- Don’t wear black or dark clothes.
- Stay away from anger, lies, or arguments.
- Observe celibacy (Brahmacharya) and avoid sleeping during the day if you’re fasting.
(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on religious beliefs and local traditions. There is no scientific evidence supporting these claims. India TV does not certify the accuracy of any of the information mentioned.)
