Sharad Purnima 2025: Date, Puja Timing, and Panchang Details
Connection Between Sharad Purnima and Raas Leela of Lord Krishna
The Divine Night
A night when the sky pours silver light and hearts open to devotion. The moon becomes the messenger of grace and abundance.
Faith. Light. Healing.
Introduction
Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagiri Purnima or Raas Purnima, falls on October 6, 2025. It is one of the most divine full-moon nights of the year, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, and Radha. Devotees fast, pray, and prepare kheer that is kept under the moonlight, believed to absorb healing and celestial energy.
Auspicious Timings and Panchang Details
Every ritual shines brighter when done at the right hour. Aligning with lunar rhythm brings harmony to the heart.
Time. Grace. Moon.
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Purnima Tithi Begins: 12:23 PM (October 6)
Purnima Tithi Ends: 9:16 AM (October 7)
Moonrise: Around 5:33 PM (varies by location)
This full moon is considered a night of divine wealth, light, and spiritual awakening.
Sharad Purnima Puja Timing and Method (According to Panchang)
The Sharad Purnima Puja Muhurat on Monday, October 6, 2025, is most auspicious during the moonrise period — from 5:33 PM to 8:45 PM.
This is when the moon’s rays are believed to carry their strongest healing vibrations. Performing Lakshmi Puja and keeping kheer under the moon during this period brings the highest spiritual and material benefits.
Puja Steps:
- Take a purifying bath in the evening before moonrise and wear clean white clothes.
- Clean the puja space and place a white cloth on a wooden platform or table.
- Place idols or photos of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, and the Moon God.
- Light a ghee lamp and incense. Offer white flowers, fruits, and kheer.
- Recite “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah” or the Lakshmi Stotra 108 times.
- Offer kheer to the deities and place it under the open moonlight for the entire night.
- Before sleeping, chant quietly or meditate under the moonlight to absorb the cooling, healing energy.
- The next morning, offer the moonlight-infused kheer as prasad to family members and neighbors.
The Sacred Significance of Sharad Purnima
Legends whisper through moonlight — stories of divine dance, grace, and boundless love.
Myth. Love. Abundance.
1. The Moon of Sixteen Kalaas
Sharad Purnima marks the night when the moon is believed to be complete with all sixteen kalaas (phases of perfection). Ancient scriptures describe that the moon’s rays on this night carry amrit tattva (healing nectar), capable of rejuvenating mind and body.
2. Lord Krishna’s Raas Leela
In the Braj region, this night is celebrated as Raas Purnima. It is believed that Lord Krishna performed the Maha Raas with Radha and the Gopis, symbolizing pure love, spiritual union, and divine joy.
3. Goddess Lakshmi’s Visit
Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagiri Purnima — from “Ko Jagarti” meaning “Who is awake?” It is said that Goddess Lakshmi descends to Earth and blesses those who remain awake with prosperity, abundance, and happiness.
Purpose of Sharad Purnima
Every ritual has meaning; every act holds intention. Sharad Purnima’s purpose is to awaken the inner light of gratitude.
Faith. Healing. Harmony.
This festival encourages us to live in alignment with nature, purify the body through fasting, and expand the heart through prayer. It teaches that wealth and health flow when the mind is peaceful and awake in devotion.
How to Attract Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber
Abundance is not demanded — it is invited through purity and gratitude.
Purity. Devotion. Flow.
- Stay Awake: Keep your home lit and your heart awake with chanting or prayers. Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bless homes filled with light and joy.
- Chant Mantras: Recite “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah” 108 times or chant the Kuber Gayatri mantra for financial stability and prosperity.
- Keep Silver Coins in Milk: Place two silver coins in a bowl of milk under the moonlight and offer it to Lakshmi the next morning for wealth blessings.
- Offer White Flowers and Kheer: White symbolizes purity and peace. Offer them to Goddess Lakshmi and pray for contentment, not just riches.
Simple Puja Vidhi (Sharad Purnima Worship Method)
Devotion becomes sacred when simplicity meets sincerity.
Light. Love. Faith.
- Clean your home and decorate the altar with white cloth and flowers.
- Light a ghee lamp and place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, and the Moon God.
- Offer fruits, kheer, and white sweets.
- Recite Lakshmi Stotra or Vishnu Sahasranama with calm heart.
- Meditate under moonlight, feeling gratitude for everything you have.
Rituals and Observances of the Night
Every act on this night carries divine significance. It’s not ritual — it’s remembrance.
Discipline. Purity. Devotion.
Fasting (Vrat): Many devotees observe a fast throughout the day to purify the body and soul.
Puja and Bhajans: Homes are decorated with lamps and flowers. Devotees perform Lakshmi Puja and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, Krishna, Radha, and the Moon God.
Preparing Kheer: Kheer made with milk and rice is prepared as the main offering.
Placing Kheer Under Moonlight: The most sacred ritual of the night involves placing the kheer in the open sky to absorb moon energy.
Night Vigil (Jagaran): Families stay awake to sing, pray, and meditate till dawn.
Morning Offering (Prasad): At sunrise, the moon-charged kheer is distributed as prasad to family and neighbors.
The Healing Science Behind Moonlight Kheer
Science and spirituality meet in every ancient tradition.
Calm. Balance. Renewal.
Ayurveda believes the moonlight on Sharad Purnima night is cooling and detoxifying. Milk exposed to this light absorbs energy that balances Pitta dosha, improves digestion, and calms the mind. It is spiritual and scientific — a reminder that nature heals those who honor it.
Regional Traditions Across India
Unity in diversity — one moon, many celebrations.
Culture. Faith. Joy.
In West Bengal and Odisha, Sharad Purnima is Kojagiri Lakshmi Puja.
In Mithila and Nepal, newly married couples exchange gifts for lifelong harmony.
In Mathura and Vrindavan, devotees perform Raas Lila all night long in celebration of divine love.
Modern Meaning of Sharad Purnima
Tradition does not chain us — it frees us to remember what matters.
Mindfulness. Gratitude. Peace.
Sharad Purnima reminds us to pause and realign with peace and gratitude. It teaches that true wealth lies in contentment and balance. The moonlight is a symbol of self-reflection, reminding every soul to shine even in darkness.
FAQs
What is the significance of keeping kheer under moonlight on Sharad Purnima?
The moonlight on this night is believed to carry healing energy that infuses the kheer with cooling and spiritual properties.
Why is Sharad Purnima called Kojagiri Purnima?
“Kojagiri” comes from “Ko Jagarti” — “Who is awake?” Goddess Lakshmi blesses those who stay awake with faith and gratitude.
Can we eat the kheer kept under moonlight?
Yes, it is divine prasad offered to deities and then shared with loved ones for peace and prosperity.
Which gods are worshipped on Sharad Purnima?
Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, Radha, and the Moon God are worshipped for wealth, health, and harmony.
Sources and Tools
Times of India – Sharad Purnima 2025 Significance and Rituals
GaneshaSpeaks – Sharad Purnima Festival Guide
Navbharat Times – Benefits of Moonlight and Kheer on Sharad Purnima
Mindful Mumma Team
At Mindful Mumma Nest, we believe that traditions like Sharad Purnima are more than rituals — they are living reminders of grace, connection, and gratitude.
Sharad Purnima is a night where moonlight becomes a teacher, showing us how to glow in silence, how to heal in softness, and how to give without expecting.
We are lucky to live in a country where every full moon becomes a story, every prayer becomes light, and every mother’s devotion becomes divine.
May this Sharad Purnima fill your home with peace, your heart with love, and your life with unending prosperity.With moonlight and mindfulness,
The Mindful Mumma Team