Sharad Purnima 2024 in Ottawa

Thursday, October 17, 2024

In short

Sharad Purnima 2024 falls on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in Ottawa. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:23 AM and sunset 6:11 PM.

Same day as India

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

Ottawa timings

Date

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thursday

Lunar date

Ashwin Purnima

Sunrise

7:23 AM

Sunset

6:11 PM

Moonrise

6:12 PM

Moonset

7:28 AM

Today’s Panchang in Ottawa

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

Brampton Calgary Edmonton Montreal Surrey Toronto Vancouver Winnipeg Bangalore Chennai New Delhi Dubai

Other years

Sharad Purnima 2025 Sharad Purnima 2026

More festivals

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Frequently asked questions

When is Sharad Purnima 2024 in Ottawa?

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

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

Yes. Sharad Purnima falls on Oct 17, 2024 in both Ottawa 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.