Sharad Purnima, also called Kojagari Purnima or Raas Purnima, is a special full moon night celebrated across India. It comes after the rainy season and marks the start of the harvest time. On this night, the moon is said to shine with all its sixteen phases and its light is believed to have healing powers. People stay awake, prepare kheer (sweet rice pudding) and keep it under the moonlight to absorb its blessings for good health, happiness and prosperity.
Let’s explore the meaning, rituals, significance and celebrations of Sharad Purnima in 2025.
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Sharad Purnima Meaning
The word “Sharad” means the autumn season and “Purnima” means the full moon. So, Sharad Purnima is the full moon night that comes in the autumn season. It is believed that on this night, the moon spreads Amrit (nectar) on Earth, which makes it a very special and holy night of the year.
Significance of Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima is an important festival in Hinduism with spiritual, cultural and scientific importance. Couples and devotees pray for eternal love and understanding in their relationships. People believe that:
- Goddess Lakshmi was born on this day, so devotees stay awake all night and perform Lakshmi Puja.
- Lord Krishna danced the famous Maha Raas Leela with the Gopis on this full moon night in Vrindavan. That’s why this night is also considered auspicious for love, devotion and emotional bonding.
- The moonlight on Sharad Purnima is considered healing and full of energy, good for both the mind and body.
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Sharad Purnima 2025 Date and Time
People from all over India celebrate Sharad Purnima with devotion by fasting, offering prayers and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Krishna. It is a very special full moon night in Hindu culture.
| Rituals | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 6th October 2025 | 12:23 PM |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 7th October 2025 | 09:16 AM |
| Moonrise | 6th October, 2025 | 05:23 PM |
Sharad Purnima Scientific Reason
Sharad Purnima also has a scientific side. On this day, the moon comes closest to the Earth, and its light is believed to have the most healing energy. The cool moonlight is said to help balance the body’s hormones and make the mind calm.
People usually prepare kheer (sweet rice pudding) and keep it under the moonlight overnight. Eating this kheer the next morning is believed to bring good health and prosperity.
Rituals and Traditions of Sharad Purnima
People all over India celebrate Sharad Purnima with devotion and happiness. Some common rituals are as follows:
- Lakshmi Puja: People clean their homes and worship Goddess Laxmi for wealth and prosperity.
- Fasting: Deotees keep fast and stay awake all night by singing bhajans and offering prayers.
- Kheer Offering: A special kheer is prepared of rice and milk and kept under the open sky overnight.
- Moonlight Meditation: It is believed that sitting under the moonlight calms the mind and brings positive energy.
Why Is Kheer Kept Under the Open Sky?
On Sharad Purnima, kheer is kept under the moonlight to absorb its blessings and healing energy. This tradition is believed to bring health, prosperity and positive energy to those who eat it.
- Absorbing Moon’s Blessings: People believe that on Sharad Purnima, the moonlight fills kheer with nectar or healing energy, especially since milk and rice hold moisture.
- Symbolic Purification: Keeping kheer under the sky symbolizes offering it to cosmic forces.
- Cooling and Health Benefits: Kheer is naturally cooling, and staying under moonlight is believed to increase its calming effect and balance the body after the monsoon.
After sunrise, the kheer is shared as prasadam, which is believed to bring blessings, good health and spiritual merit.
Story Behind Sharad Purnima Fast
Once, a moneylender had two daughters who both observed Purnima fasts, but differently. The elder sister was devoted and completed her fast properly, while the younger sister observed it half-heartedly. Later, the elder sister had healthy children, but the younger sister faced the tragedy of losing all her babies at birth.
A saint told the younger sister that her misfortune was due to observing fasts without devotion. She then observed the next Sharad Purnima fast with full dedication. When her baby was stillborn, she sought her elder sister’s help. As the elder sister touched the baby while sitting on the bed, the child came back to life, showing the power of devotion and the grace of God Moon.
Since then, observing the Sharad Purnima fast with devotion has become a widely followed tradition.
Mantras to Worship on Sharad Purnima
To please Goddess Lakshmi, you can chant:
- “ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः” – Reciting this brings happiness and prosperity to the home.
- “ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं लक्ष्मी मम गृहे धन पूरये, धन पूरये, चिंताएं दूरये-दूरये स्वाहा:” – This is effective for wealth and relief from worries.
To seek Lord Chandra’s (Moon God) blessings, you can chant:
- “दधिशंखतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णव सम्भवम। नमामि शशिनं सोमं शंभोर्मुकुट भूषणं।।” – This pleases Chandra Dev and brings peace to life.
- “ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं स: चन्द्रमसे नम:” – Helps to please Chandra Dev and gain good health.
To seek blessings of Kubera, chant:
- “ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धन धान्याधिपतये” – This is for wealth and abundance of grains.
Method of Chanting:
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Set up a small platform (chowki) at the place of worship.
- Place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu and Chandra Dev.
- Light a ghee lamp.
- Recite the chosen mantra at least 11 times with a mala.
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Sharad Purnima is a wonderful mix of science, devotion and the magic of nature. It is a special night to worship Goddess Lakshmi, remember Lord Krishna’s Raas Leela and enjoy the healing power of the moonlight.
This Sharad Purnima 2025, enjoy the full moon, make sweet kheer and spend some calm and happy moments under the bright moonlight!
