# Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Puja) 2026 -- Date, Significance & How It's Celebrated

> Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Puja) falls on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Exact dates for 2026 and 2027, the real mythology, honest rituals and regional variations, plus the computed panchang for the day -- no fear-selling.
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Hindu Festivals 2026 - Lunar (tithi) observance

## Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Puja) 2026

Sunday, 25 October 2026

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When is Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Puja) in 2026?

Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Puja) falls on **Sunday, 25 October 2026** -- Ashwina Shukla Purnima, the autumn full moon associated with Kojagari Lakshmi worship and Krishna's rasa tradition.

Chaturdashi - Shukla Paksha revati nakshatra Sunrise 06:28 AM

Panchang computed live from the sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris at Ujjain, the classical Hindu reference meridian -- not a stored guess.

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Dates

## Sharad Purnima dates: 2026 & 2027

Exact verified dates for each covered year, with the computed tithi for the day.

| Year | Date                      | Tithi                       | Status   |
| ---- | ------------------------- | --------------------------- | -------- |
| 2026 | Sunday, 25 October 2026   | Chaturdashi - Shukla Paksha | Upcoming |
| 2027 | Thursday, 14 October 2027 | Chaturdashi - Shukla Paksha |          |

Overview

## What Sharad Purnima marks

Sharad Purnima is the bright autumn full moon that follows Navratri and Dussehra. North Indian Krishna traditions associate it with the maha-rasa, while eastern households observe Kojagari Lakshmi Puja and ask, symbolically, "Who is awake?" Moonlight, kheer and an evening vigil give the day its distinctive domestic atmosphere.

Significance

## Mythology & meaning

The night is linked with fullness, beauty and wakeful attention. Vaishnava traditions remember Krishna's rasa with the gopis as a devotional image of the soul's longing for the divine, not a literal model for ordinary relationships. Kojagari practice connects Lakshmi with alertness, responsible household care and gratitude after the monsoon.

Rituals

## How it's celebrated

Families offer Lakshmi or Krishna puja, sing bhajans and prepare rice kheer. A widespread custom leaves covered kheer in moonlight before sharing it as prasad; food hygiene matters, so it should be protected and refrigerated promptly in warm conditions. Some keep a gentle night vigil, while others simply spend a quiet evening under the full moon.

Across India

## Regional variations

Same festival, many names

The day is Kojagari Purnima in Bengal, Odisha, Assam and parts of Maharashtra, and Sharad Purnima across North and West India. Odisha also observes Kumar Purnima, with customs focused on young people and the moon.

Dates

## Sharad Purnima in 2027

In 2027, Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Puja) falls on Thursday, 14 October 2027 -- Ashwina Shukla Purnima, the autumn full moon associated with Kojagari Lakshmi worship and Krishna's rasa tradition. At Ujjain the day runs Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha), with the Moon in uttara-bhadrapada nakshatra. Tithi-based dates move with the lunar calendar each year; the rituals and significance stay the same.

## Frequently asked questions

When is Sharad Purnima in 2026?

Sharad Purnima falls on Sunday, 25 October 2026 for the Ujjain/central-India reference. Ashwina Shukla Purnima, the autumn full moon associated with Kojagari Lakshmi worship and Krishna's rasa tradition. Exact tithi and puja timings should be checked for your city.

When is Sharad Purnima in 2027?

Sharad Purnima falls on Thursday, 14 October 2027 for the Ujjain/central-India reference. Ashwina Shukla Purnima, the autumn full moon associated with Kojagari Lakshmi worship and Krishna's rasa tradition. Exact tithi and puja timings should be checked for your city.

Why is kheer kept in moonlight on Sharad Purnima?

It is a symbolic offering associated with the cooling autumn moon; keep it covered and follow ordinary food-safety rules.

What does Kojagari mean?

It is linked with the call "Ko jagarti?"--"Who is awake?"--and the night's Lakshmi worship.

Is Sharad Purnima the same as Kartik Purnima?

No. Sharad Purnima is Ashwina's full moon; Kartik Purnima comes one lunar month later.

Explore

## Related festivals

[<- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) - 20 Oct 2026](https://merirashi.com/en/festivals/dussehra)

[Karva Chauth - 29 Oct 2026 ->](https://merirashi.com/en/festivals/karva-chauth)

[Navratri (Sharad) begins - 11 Oct 2026](https://merirashi.com/en/festivals/navratri)

[Kartik Purnima (Dev Deepawali) - 24 Nov 2026](https://merirashi.com/en/festivals/kartik-purnima)

[Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) - 08 Nov 2026](https://merirashi.com/en/festivals/diwali)

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