Sharath Poornima, When is Sharad Purnima?, Sharad Purnima 2012, Sharad Purnima Date, Kojagari Purnima Date, Rasa Purnima, Kaumudi, 29th October 2012
Sharad Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated in a few parts of India. Sharad Purnima falls on the Purnima (full moon day) of the hindu lunar month of Ashwin. In 2012, the Sharad Purnima is on Monday, October 29. This Purnima is also called as Kojagiri Purnima, Sharath Purnima, Rasa Purnima and Kaumudi.
On Sharad Purnima, People Obseve fast. Kheer made of milk offered as naivedyam to the god. People belive that the moon showers Amrit on this day. This fast is observed for longevity and well being of child. people awake in the night (Jagaran) and the Bhajans are Sung.
