Monday, October 26, 2026· In 60 days
Sharad Purnima 2026 falls on Monday, October 26, 2026. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:29 AM and sunset 5:40 PM.
Also known as: Kojagiri Purnima · Kojagara Puja · Rasa Purnima
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Oct 26, 2026 |
| London | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Toronto | Oct 25, 2026 |
| New York | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Houston | Oct 25, 2026 |
| San Jose | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Sydney | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Singapore | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Dubai | Oct 26, 2026 |
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.
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.
Sharad Purnima 2026 is on Monday, October 26, 2026. It falls on Ashwin Purnima.
Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagiri Purnima, Kojagara Puja, Rasa Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.