Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) 2026
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Puja time · Pradosh kaal (evening) in New Delhi: 17:42 to 19:24. The tithi runs from 11:56, 25 October 2026 to 09:41, 26 October 2026.
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) 2026 date and puja time in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time · Pradosh kaal (evening) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 17:42 – 19:24 |
| Mumbai | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 18:09 – 19:48 |
| Ahmedabad | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 18:06 – 19:47 |
| Kolkata | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 17:03 – 18:44 |
| Chennai | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 17:44 – 19:23 |
| Bengaluru | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 17:55 – 19:33 |
| Hyderabad | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 17:48 – 19:27 |
| Varanasi | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 17:22 – 19:03 |
About Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
Sharada Purnima is a religious festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin, marking the end of the monsoon season. The full moon night is celebrated in different ways in various cultural regions across Indian subcontinent. On this day, many Hindu divine pairs like Radha Krishna, Shiva Parvati and Lakshmi Narayana are worshipped along with the Chandra, the moon deity, and are offered flowers and kheer.
Significance
Sharad Purnima celebrates the night that the rāsalīlā was performed between Krishna and the gopis of Braj. To participate in this divine dance, Shiva took the form of Gopīśvara Mahādevā. Vivid descriptions of this night are given in the Brahma Purana, Skanda Purana, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, and the Linga Purana. It is also believed that, on this full moon night, the goddess Lakshmi descends on the earth to watch the actions of human beings. Kojagari Purnima concerns the observance of the Kojagara Vrata. The people perform this vrata under the moonlight after fasting for the day. Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, is significantly worshipped on this day. It is believed that on this day Lakshmi appeared from the Churning of the ocean. Indra, the god of rain, along with his elephant Airavata is also worshipped.
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Questions people ask
When is Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) in 2026?
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
What is the puja time for Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) 2026?
In New Delhi it is 17:42 to 19:24, during Pradosh kaal (evening) when the festival's tithi is running.
Why is Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) celebrated?
Sharada Purnima is a religious festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin, marking the end of the monsoon season. The full moon night is celebrated in different ways in various cultural regions across Indian subcontinent.
Other years: Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate