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Sharad Purnima 2026 falls on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Raleigh. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:31 AM and sunset 6:25 PM.
India: Oct 26, 2026
Also known as: Kojagiri Purnima · Kojagara Puja · Rasa Purnima
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.
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 Raleigh is on Sunday, October 25, 2026. It falls on Ashwin Purnima.
No. Sharad Purnima is on Oct 25, 2026 in Raleigh but Oct 26, 2026 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagiri Purnima, Kojagara Puja, Rasa Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.