Sharad Purnima (Sharat Poornima / Kojagari Purnima) is the Full Moon day in the month of Ashwin. In 2022, Sharad Purnima date is October 9.
It is celebrated as harvest as the rainy season comes to an end and agriculture will be on peak in many regions of India. Kaumudi Puja or Koumudi Utsav is also celebrated along with Kojagari Lakshmi Puja on Sharat Poornima. Moon God is also called as Kaumudi.
As per the popular Hindu belief, Lord Krishna has begun his divine Raas Lila with Radha and Gopis on the Sharat Purnima night. On Sharad Purnima day, devotees observe vigil and perform Lakshmi Puja. This day falls on Sharad ritu hence it is called as Sharad Poornima.
As per a legend of Sharad Purnima Lakshmi Puja, a King was suffering from financial problems. When his Queen performed the Kojagari Lakshmi vrata, his all problems were ruined out and he ruled his kingdom without any more problems.
Kumar Purnima in Odisha and Sharad Poonam in Gujarat:
In Orissa, Sharad Purnima is observed as Kumar Purnima. On Kumar Purnima day, people of Orissa observe Gaja Lakshmi Puja. Generally, this festival is dedicated to Lord Kumar, also known as Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva.
In Gujarat, Sharad Purnima is called Sharad Poonam. It is one of the big festivals of Gujarat.
Panchang, Purnima – 9 October 2022
Suryodayam (Sunrise) : 06:05 AM
Suryastama (Sunset) : 05:50 PM
Chandrodayam (Moonrise) : 05:41 PM
Chandrastama (Moonset) : No Moonset
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Purnima upto 02:24 AM, Oct 10Pratipada
Nakshatra : Uttara Bhadrapada upto 04:21 PMRevati
Karana : Vishti upto 02:59 PMBava upto 02:24 AM, Oct 10Balava
Yoga : Dhruva upto 06:37 PMVyaghata
Weekday : Raviwara
Paksha : Shukla Paksha
Samvatsaram:
Shaka Samvatsaram : 1944 Shubhakrutha
Chandramasa : Ashwina – Purnimanta; Ashwina – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2079 Rakshasa
Gujarati Samvat : 2078 Pramadi
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit Muhurat : 11:34 AM to 12:21 PM
Amrita Kalam : 11:42 AM to 01:15 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 04:22 PM to 05:50 PM
Yamaganda : 11:57 AM to 01:26 PM
Gulikai Kalam : 02:54 PM to 04:22 PM
Dur Muhurtam : 04:16 PM to 05:03 PM
Varjyam : 04:11 AM, Oct 10 to 05:46 AM, Oct 10
Sharad Purnima in Previous Years
In 2021, Sharad Purnima date is October 19-20.
In 2020, Sharad Purnima date is October 30-31.
In 2019, Sharad Purnima date is October 13.
In 2018, Sharad Purnima date is October 24.
In 2017, Sharad Purnima date was October 5.
In 2016, Sharad Purnima date was October 15.
In 2015, Sharad Purnima date was October 27.
In 2014, Sharad Purnima date was October 8.
In 2013, Sharad Purnima date was October 18.
Sharad Purnima 2012 date was October 29.
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