Sharad Purnima 2024 Date and Shubh Muhurat: Know Moonrise Timing, Purnima Tithi, Rituals and Significance To Celebrate Kojagari Purnima
Sharad Purnima is one of the most famous Purnimas in Hindu Calendar and it is believed that this Purnima is the only day in the year when the moon comes out with all sixteen Kala(s). In Hinduism, every human quality is associated with certain Kala and it is believed that the combination of 16 different Kala(s) creates a perfect human personality.
Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagari Purnima, Navanna Purnima, is a religious festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. The auspicious day falls in the months of either September or October and marks the end of the monsoon season. The full moon night is celebrated in different ways in various cultural regions across India. Sharad Purnima 2024 will fall on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 and the Purnima tithi will end on October 17. The moonrise on Sharad Purnima Day will be at 05:26 PM.Ā October 2024 Full Moon Date and Time in India: What Is Hunterās Moon? Meaning, Viewing Tips and Other Details of the Supermoon Coinciding With Kojagiri Purnima.Ā
TheĀ Sharad Purnima Tithi will begin at 08:40 PM on October 16, 2024, and will end at 04:55 PM on October 17, 2024. On this day, many divine pairs in Hinduism like Radha-Krishna, Shiva-Parvati and Lakshmi-Narayana are worshipped along with Chandra, the moon deity. These deities are offered flowers and kheer and are worshipped.Ā October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Navratri, Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Diwali and Halloween ā Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.Ā
Sharad Purnima 2024 Date
Sharad Purnima 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Sharad Purnima 2024: Moonrise Time and Tithi
- Sharad Purnima 2024 moonrise time will be at 05:26 PM.
- The PurnimaTithi will begin at 08:40 PM on October 16, 2024 and will end at 04:55 PM on October 17, 2024.
Sharad PurnimaĀ Significance
Sharad Purnima is one of the most famous Purnimas in Hindu Calendar and it is believed that this Purnima is the only day in the year when the moon comes out with all sixteen Kala(s). In Hinduism, every human quality is associated with certain Kala and it is believed that the combination of 16 different Kala(s) creates a perfect human personality. It was Lord Krishna who was born with all sixteen Kala(s) and he was the complete incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
On the day of Sharad Purnima, worshipping Lord Chandra is considered very significant. Newlywed women, who take pledge to do Purnimasi fasting for the year, begin the fast from the day of Sharad Purnima. In the Brij region, Sharad Purnima is also known asĀ Raas Purnima. It is believed that on the day of Sharad Purnima, Lord Krishna performed Maha-Raas, the dance of divine love.
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