The full moon day of the month of Ashwin is celebrated as Sharad Purnima, which holds special significance in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, on the night of Sharad Purnima, the moon is full of all its 16 phases and showers nectar on the earth. Worshipping Lakshmi-Narayan and the Moon God on this day fulfills desires and alleviates even the most difficult troubles.

Deoghar-based astrologer Pandit Nand Kishore Mudgal shared important information about this festival with Local18.
When is Sharad Purnima 2025?
According to astrologer Pandit Nand Kishore Mudgal, this year the Sharad Purnima fast will be observed on October 6, 2025, because the full moon night of the month of Ashwin is significant.
Purnima Tithi begins: October 6, 2025, at 11:02 am
Purnima Tithi ends: October 7, 2025, at 1:37 pm
A wonderful, auspicious coincidence is forming.
This year, a very auspicious coincidence is going to occur on Sharad Purnima. On this day, Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra will be accompanied by Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, making this day even more special and fruitful.
The Special Significance of Sharad Purnima
According to religious scriptures, nectar rains from the moon's rays on the night of Sharad Purnima. Therefore, keeping kheer in the moonlight and consuming it on this day is considered to be of special significance.

It is believed that the moon's rays infuse the kheer with nectar.
Consuming this nectar-like kheer relieves all physical suffering and bestows the qualities of nectar.
Bathing in a holy river and donating to the needy on this day also brings merit and destroys all sins.
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