Khushi RawatUpdated 23 Oct 2026 02:07 PM IST
Sharad Purnima is considered extremely sacred in Hindu tradition and is also known as Ashwin Purnima. On this auspicious day, the Moon comes with its 16 kalas (qualities); each kala is related to human qualities and represents a complete personality. It also contains some healing properties and effects for both body and mind. On the day of Sharad Purnima, the Moon is worshiped, and newlywed women also begin Purnimasi fasts for the year.
Kheer is prepared on this day and left overnight under the moonlight to receive its blessings. The next morning, the kheer is considered energised by the Moon and then consumed as prasad.
On the day of Sharad Purnima, offering donations to the needy people has great significance and is considered extremely auspicious. This year, the Ashwin Purnima will be celebrated on 25 October 2026. Moonrise on Sharad Purnima day will be at 05:00 PM.
On the day of Sharad Purnima, you can donate jaggery and red lentils, as this strengthens Mars in one's birth chart.
Your ruling planet, Venus, is in retrograde motion, so to mitigate its negative impact, you can donate milk and white items.
Gemini is ruled by Mars, and currently it is both combust and retrograde; to reduce its effects, you can donate green items in a temple and feed animals.
On this day, donate milk in the Shiva Temple and feed kesar kheer to the needy people.
You can donate white and black sesame seeds on the day of Sharad Purnima.
Donate 5 types of fruits and feed (small girls) kanya on the day of Sharad Purnima.
Donate camphor (kapur) in a temple as it is considered auspicious.
On the day of Sharad Purnima, you can donate ghee and khichdi to needy people.
Donate honey and while sesame seeds on the day of Sharad Purnima.
Donate black coloured clothes on this day and feed khichdi to the needy people.
Donate an earthen pot filled with wheat or rice on Sharad Purnima.
On this auspicious day, donate turmeric, kumkum, and yellow clothes.
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