Sharad Purnima 2025: Date, Moon Timings, and Auspicious Rituals You Must Follow Date
The Sharad Purnima 2025 falls on Monday, October 6, beginning at 11:24 AM and ending at 9:35 AM on October 7. It coincides with the Ashwin Shukla Paksha Purnima, also known as Kojagari Purnima. On this sacred night, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, seeking divine blessings for wealth and prosperity. The Moon’s position in Pisces creates an Amritkaal, when celestial nectar is believed to flow upon Earth.
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A Night of Divine Energy
This full moon night is also connected with major events like Parashar Jayanti, Valmiki Jayanti, and Raas Purnima. It is said that on this night, Goddess Lakshmi moves across the Earth blessing those who stay awake, meditate, and pray. Staying up all night in devotion invites her grace and prosperity into one’s home.
Essential Rituals to Follow
After moonrise, offer raw milk, rice, sugar candy, sandalwood, and white flowers to the Moon. Chant Shri Sukta, light a ghee diya before Goddess Lakshmi, and place a bowl of kheer (sweet rice pudding) under the moonlight. This ritual is believed to bring mental peace, wealth, and good health.
Auspicious Kheer Ritual
Mix panchamrit, makhana, sugar candy, and pure saffron in the kheer before keeping it in the moonlight. This combination is said to create the Gajakesari Rajyoga, a highly auspicious alignment for prosperity. Consuming this moon-blessed kheer as prasad the next morning is believed to increase vitality and provide relief from ailments.
Worship at Midnight
Perform special midnight prayers to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Kubera using traditional rituals. Lighting a ghee lamp at midnight brings spiritual elevation, peace, and abundance into the household. Families often chant mantras and sing bhajans together to maintain the sanctity of the night.
Things to Avoid on Sharad Purnima
On this auspicious day, avoid lending or borrowing money, as it may lead to financial instability. Refrain from wearing black clothes or consuming tamasic (heavy) food items. Keeping the mind pure and positive helps attract Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings more effectively.
Spiritual Meaning of Moon Nectar
According to scriptures, during Sharad Purnima, the Moon is closest to Earth and emits healing energy. Keeping kheer in the moonlight allows it to absorb the Moon’s nectar. Eating this kheer the next morning rejuvenates the body and boosts immunity, symbolizing the divine union of nature and nourishment.
Symbolism of Kojagari Purnima
The word ‘Kojagari’ means “Who is awake?”. It signifies the night when Goddess Lakshmi walks the Earth asking this question and blesses those who remain awake in devotion. Families are encouraged to stay up all night, chant prayers, and perform Lakshmi Puja with complete faith and purity.
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