Sharad Purnima 2026: date, moonrise time and puja muhurat
Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October, 2026. In Madurai, the evening Pradosh kaal window is 5:56 pm to 8:22 pm. Purnima runs from 11:58 am, 25 Oct to 9:45 am, 26 Oct. Moonrise in Madurai is at 5:12 pm.
Kheer is kept under the moonlight. Valmiki Jayanti is also observed around Ashwin Purnima. Deity: Goddess Lakshmi and the Moon.
What time is moonrise on Sharad Purnima 2026 in my city?
Purnima runs from 11:58 am, 25 Oct to 9:45 am, 26 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Moonrise | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai | 25 Oct | 5:12 pm | 5:56 pm to 8:22 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Delhi | 25 Oct | 4:56 pm | 5:42 pm to 8:15 pm | 5:42 pm |
| Jaipur | 25 Oct | 5:03 pm | 5:49 pm to 8:22 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Lucknow | 25 Oct | 4:42 pm | 5:29 pm to 8:01 pm | 5:29 pm |
| Kanpur | 25 Oct | 4:45 pm | 5:31 pm to 8:04 pm | 5:31 pm |
| Chandigarh | 25 Oct | 4:55 pm | 5:41 pm to 8:15 pm | 5:41 pm |
| Varanasi | 25 Oct | 4:36 pm | 5:22 pm to 7:54 pm | 5:22 pm |
| Patna | 25 Oct | 4:27 pm | 5:13 pm to 7:45 pm | 5:13 pm |
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 25 Oct | 4:55 pm | 5:41 pm to 8:14 pm | 5:41 pm |
| Haridwar | 25 Oct | 4:50 pm | 5:36 pm to 8:10 pm | 5:36 pm |
| Indore | 25 Oct | 5:08 pm | 5:53 pm to 8:24 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Bhopal | 25 Oct | 5:01 pm | 5:46 pm to 8:17 pm | 5:46 pm |
| Ujjain | 25 Oct | 5:08 pm | 5:53 pm to 8:24 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Jodhpur | 25 Oct | 5:16 pm | 6:01 pm to 8:33 pm | 6:01 pm |
| Udaipur | 25 Oct | 5:15 pm | 6:00 pm to 8:31 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 25 Oct | 5:21 pm | 6:06 pm to 8:37 pm | 6:06 pm |
| Vadodara | 25 Oct | 5:19 pm | 6:04 pm to 8:35 pm | 6:04 pm |
| Surat | 25 Oct | 5:22 pm | 6:07 pm to 8:37 pm | 6:07 pm |
| Rajkot | 25 Oct | 5:29 pm | 6:14 pm to 8:44 pm | 6:14 pm |
| Mumbai | 25 Oct | 5:24 pm | 6:09 pm to 8:38 pm | 6:09 pm |
| Pune | 25 Oct | 5:21 pm | 6:05 pm to 8:34 pm | 6:05 pm |
| Nagpur | 25 Oct | 4:56 pm | 5:42 pm to 8:12 pm | 5:42 pm |
| Kolkata | 25 Oct | 4:17 pm | 5:03 pm to 7:34 pm | 5:03 pm |
| Hyderabad | 25 Oct | 5:03 pm | 5:48 pm to 8:16 pm | 5:48 pm |
| Bengaluru | 25 Oct | 5:11 pm | 5:55 pm to 8:22 pm | 5:55 pm |
| Chennai | 25 Oct | 5:00 pm | 5:44 pm to 8:12 pm | 5:44 pm |
| Dubai | 25 Oct | 5:00 pm (local time) | 5:43 pm to 8:15 pm | 5:43 pm |
| Singapore | 25 Oct | 6:03 pm (local time) | 6:51 pm to 9:14 pm | 6:51 pm |
| London | 25 Oct | 4:01 pm (local time) | 4:46 pm to 7:34 pm | 4:46 pm |
| New York | 25 Oct | 5:26 pm (local time) | 6:01 pm to 8:40 pm | 6:01 pm |
| Dallas | 25 Oct | 6:13 pm (local time) | 6:42 pm to 9:18 pm | 6:42 pm |
| San Francisco | 25 Oct | 5:49 pm (local time) | 6:18 pm to 8:56 pm | 6:18 pm |
| Sydney | 25 Oct | 6:22 pm (local time) | 7:16 pm to 9:25 pm | 7:16 pm |
Moonrise is calculated for each city's coordinates and checked against a high-precision ephemeris to within about a minute. It is the moment the Moon's upper edge crosses a clear, level horizon; buildings, hills or haze can delay the first sighting by several minutes, so wait until you can see the Moon. Panchangs and websites often differ by a few minutes because they define moonrise slightly differently. Cities outside India show their local date and time. Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Sunday, 25 October in Madurai
- Rahu Kalam4:27 pm to 5:56 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:06 am and 5:56 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:12 pm, moonset 5:02 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Chaturdashi
- NakshatraRevati
Sharad Purnima 2026 Choghadiya in Madurai
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Sharad Purnima from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:06 am to 7:35 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:35 am to 9:04 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:04 am to 10:32 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:32 am to 12:01 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:01 pm to 1:30 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:30 pm to 2:58 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:58 pm to 4:27 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:27 pm to 5:56 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:56 pm to 7:27 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:27 pm to 8:58 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:58 pm to 10:30 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:30 pm to 12:01 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:01 am to 1:32 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:32 am to 3:04 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:04 am to 4:35 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:35 am to 6:06 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Sharad Purnima in 2026?
Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October, 2026.
What time is moonrise on Sharad Purnima 2026 in Madurai?
Moonrise in Madurai on Sunday, 25 October is at 5:12 pm. Other cities are in the table on this page; the time differs by city because it depends on longitude and latitude.
What is the Sharad Purnima 2026 puja muhurat in Madurai?
In Madurai, the evening Pradosh kaal window is 5:56 pm to 8:22 pm. Purnima runs from 11:58 am, 25 Oct to 9:45 am, 26 Oct.