Sharad Purnima 2024 in Calgary

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

In short

Sharad Purnima 2024 falls on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Calgary. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 8:03 AM and sunset 6:38 PM.

India: Oct 17, 2024

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

Calgary timings

Date
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Wednesday
Lunar date
Ashwin Purnima
Sunrise
8:03 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Moonrise
6:19 PM
Moonset
6:50 AM
Today’s Panchang in Calgary

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

BramptonEdmontonMontrealOttawaSurreyTorontoVancouverWinnipegBangaloreChennaiNew DelhiDubai

Other years

Sharad Purnima 2025Sharad Purnima 2026

More festivals

Karva ChauthDussehraMaha NavamiDurga AshtamiSharad NavratriDhanteras

Frequently asked questions

When is Sharad Purnima 2024 in Calgary?

Sharad Purnima 2024 in Calgary is on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. It falls on Ashwin Purnima.

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

No. Sharad Purnima is on Oct 16, 2024 in Calgary but Oct 17, 2024 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

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.