Sharad Purnima 2025 falls on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Colombo. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:58 AM and sunset 5:58 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Kojagiri Purnima · Kojagara Puja · Rasa Purnima
Colombo timings
Date
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Tuesday
Lunar date
Ashwin Purnima
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Moonrise
6:09 PM
Moonset
5:49 AM
Shubh muhurat in Colombo
Abhijit Muhurat11:34 AM – 12:22 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid2:58 PM – 4:28 PM
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
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.