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Sharad Purnima 2026 falls on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Canberra. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:08 AM and sunset 7:26 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Kojagiri Purnima · Kojagara Puja · Rasa 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.
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 in Canberra is on Monday, October 26, 2026. It falls on Ashwin Purnima.
Yes. Sharad Purnima falls on Oct 26, 2026 in both Canberra and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagiri Purnima, Kojagara Puja, Rasa Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.