October
Sharad Purnima
शरद पूर्णिमा
26 October 2026
About this festival
Full moon marking the end of autumn
शरद ऋतु के अंत का पूर्णिमा
Key significance
- Night celebrations
- kheer preparation
- moonlight gatherings
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Night celebrations.
- Include: kheer preparation.
- Include: moonlight gatherings.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
October guidance
Navratri sadhana and victory of dharma.
- Devi worship and vrat
- Recitation of stotra/chalisa
- Celebrate Vijayadashami with resolve