Sharad Purnima 2029 falls on Monday, October 22, 2029 in Johannesburg. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:27 AM and sunset 6:17 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Kojagiri Purnima · Kojagara Puja · Rasa Purnima
Johannesburg timings
Date
Monday, October 22, 2029
Monday
Lunar date
Ashwin Purnima
Sunrise
5:27 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Moonrise
6:33 PM
Moonset
5:04 AM
Shubh muhurat in Johannesburg
Abhijit Muhurat11:26 AM – 12:18 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid7:03 AM – 8:39 AM
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.
Sharad Purnima 2029 in Johannesburg is on Monday, October 22, 2029. It falls on Ashwin Purnima.
Is Sharad Purnima 2029 on the same day in Johannesburg as in India?
Yes. Sharad Purnima falls on Oct 22, 2029 in both Johannesburg 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.