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Sharad Purnima, celebrated on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Ashwin, holds deep spiritual and medicinal importance in Indian tradition. It is believed that on this night, the moon is at its fullest glory, radiating all its sixteen kalas (divine aspects), and its light is considered to have nectar-like healing properties.
Sharad Purnima 2025: Date and Timings
Starts: October 6, 2025, at 12:23 PM
Ends: October 7, 2025, at 9:16 AM
Main celebration and fasting: October 6, 2025 (Monday)
The Kheer Tradition: Healing Under Moonlight
One of the most sacred customs of Sharad Purnima is preparing kheer (a sweet rice-milk dessert) and placing it under the open sky in moonlight. It is believed that the moon’s rays on this night infuse the kheer with medicinal qualities, making it beneficial for health and immunity.
Auspicious Time to Place Kheer:
Between 10:37 PM and 12:09 AM
The moon-charged kheer should be offered to the deities at dawn and then distributed as prasad among family and devotees.
Lakshmi Puja for Prosperity
This night is also considered highly favorable for invoking Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and fortune. After a purifying bath in the evening, devotees are advised to:
Wear clean clothes
Light a diya (lamp) in front of Lakshmi’s idol or picture
Offer rose flowers, incense, sweets, and chant the Sri Sukta or Lakshmi Stotra
Sincere prayers on this night are believed to bring prosperity, peace, and financial stability.
Panchak Period and Its Influence
Sharad Purnima 2025 coincides with the Panchak phase, which runs from October 3 to October 8, 2025. While new ventures and major decisions are generally avoided during Panchak, Sharad Purnima rituals remain unaffected. Still, caution is advised in unrelated activities like property purchase, marriage talks, or investments.
Ritual Summary for Devotees
Wake before sunrise and take a holy bath
Take a vow (sankalp) for the fast
Offer flowers, incense, clothes, and sweets to deities
Prepare milk kheer in the evening
At midnight, offer the kheer to the deities
Leave the dish under moonlight and distribute it as sacred prasad the next morning
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