Sharad Purnima 2024 in Amritsar

Thursday, October 17, 2024

In short

Sharad Purnima 2024 falls on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in Amritsar. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:36 AM and sunset 5:54 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Kojagiri Purnima · Kojagara Puja · Rasa Purnima

Amritsar timings

Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Thursday
Lunar date
Ashwin Purnima
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Moonrise
5:48 PM
Moonset
6:07 AM
Today’s Panchang in Amritsar

What is Sharad Purnima?

Sharad Purnima is the harvest full moon of Ashwin, the night the Moon is held to shine with all sixteen kalas — its full complement — and to rain healing nectar.

How it is observed

Rice kheer is left out under the open moon overnight and eaten at dawn. In Braj the night is kept as the Rasa Lila, Krishna’s dance with the gopis.

Other cities

AgraAhmedabadAjmerAligarhAmravatiAsansolAurangabadBangaloreBareillyBhavnagarBhopalBhubaneswar

Other years

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More festivals

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Frequently asked questions

When is Sharad Purnima 2024 in Amritsar?

Sharad Purnima 2024 in Amritsar is on Thursday, October 17, 2024. It falls on Ashwin Purnima.

Is Sharad Purnima 2024 on the same day in Amritsar as in India?

Yes. Sharad Purnima falls on Oct 17, 2024 in both Amritsar and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Sharad Purnima called?

Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagiri Purnima, Kojagara Puja, Rasa Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.