Sharad Purnima 2029 falls on Sunday, October 21, 2029 in Raleigh. It is Ashwin Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:27 AM and sunset 6:29 PM.
India: Oct 22, 2029
Also known as: Kojagiri Purnima · Kojagara Puja · Rasa Purnima
Raleigh timings
Date
Sunday, October 21, 2029
Sunday
Lunar date
Ashwin Purnima
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Moonrise
5:54 PM
Moonset
6:45 AM
Shubh muhurat in Raleigh
Abhijit Muhurat12:36 PM – 1:20 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid5:07 PM – 6:29 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.
Sharad Purnima 2029 in Raleigh is on Sunday, October 21, 2029. It falls on Ashwin Purnima.
Is Sharad Purnima 2029 on the same day in Raleigh as in India?
No. Sharad Purnima is on Oct 21, 2029 in Raleigh but Oct 22, 2029 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
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.