Sharad Purnima 2027 Date, Moonrise and Kojagara Puja Time
Sharad Purnima (Kojagara Puja) 2027 is on the night of Thursday, 14 October 2027. Moonrise in New Delhi: 5:01 PM IST.
Sharad Purnima 2027 date and Purnima tithi
Sharad Purnima 2027: Thursday, 14 October 2027
Sharad Purnima is the full moon of Ashwin. Because its rituals happen on the moonlit night, it is observed on the day Purnima prevails at night and midnight. In 2027 Purnima tithi begins at 6:49 PM on 14 October and ends at 7:16 PM on 15 October (New Delhi), so Sharad Purnima and Kojagara Puja are on the night of Thursday, 14 October. Ashwina Purnima for the morning bath and charity (snan-daan) is on Friday, 15 October, when Purnima is the sunrise tithi; some calendars list Sharad Purnima itself on 15 October.
| Item (New Delhi) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Moonrise, 14 Oct | 5:01 PM |
| Kojagara Puja Nishita time | 11:42 PM – 12:32 AM (night of 14–15 Oct) |
| Purnima tithi | 6:49 PM (14 Oct) – 7:16 PM (15 Oct) |
| Ashwina Purnima snan-daan | Friday, 15 October |
Significance
Sharad Purnima marks the end of the monsoon and is traditionally said to be the one night of the year when the moon shines with all sixteen kalas (phases of perfection). Its moonlight is believed to have nourishing qualities, which is why kheer is kept under the open sky overnight. In the Bhagavata tradition this is the night of Krishna’s Maha Raas with the gopis in Vrindavan. “Kojagara” comes from “ko jagarti?” (“who is awake?”), the question Goddess Lakshmi is said to ask as she visits homes on this night, blessing those who stay awake in devotion.
How to observe it
- Many keep a day-long fast and worship Lakshmi (and Chandra, the moon) in the evening.
- Prepare rice kheer and place it in moonlight, covered with a fine cloth, then eat it as prasad the next morning.
- Kojagara Lakshmi Puja in Bengal, Odisha and Assam (Kojagori Lokkhi Puja), with night-long vigil and bhajans.
- Kumar Purnima in Odisha, when unmarried girls pray for a good husband; also Valmiki Jayanti in many regions.
What follows
Karwa Chauth is on Monday, 18 October, and Dhanteras begins the Diwali festival on 27 October 2027.
Panchang for the day
Panchang for 14 October 2027 (New Delhi).
Sharad Purnima 2026
Sharad Purnima 2026: Sunday, 25 October 2026. See Sharad Purnima 2026 for that year’s muhurat and tithi times.
Related
All times are IST for New Delhi unless stated otherwise. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang (New Delhi), cross-checked with Free Panchang’s own calculation (Lahiri ayanamsa) and other public 2027 calendars (Astrolal, Panchang Darshan).
Frequently asked questions
- Sharad Purnima 2027 kab hai?
- Sharad Purnima 2027 is on the night of Thursday, 14 October 2027. Ashwina Purnima snan-daan is on Friday, 15 October.
- What is the Kojagara Puja time in 2027?
- In New Delhi the Kojagara Puja Nishita time is 11:42 PM on 14 October to 12:32 AM on 15 October 2027.
- When does Purnima tithi start and end?
- Purnima begins at 6:49 PM on 14 October 2027 and ends at 7:16 PM on 15 October 2027 (New Delhi, IST).