Sharad Purnima

Sharad Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin. On this auspicious day, many divine pairs like Shiva Parvati, Radhakrishna and Lakshmi Narayan are worshipped. In Odisha, on this day unmarried women keep fast with the popular belief of getting their suitable groom.

About Sharad Purnima in brief

Summary Sharad PurnimaSharad Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin. On this auspicious day, many divine pairs like Shiva Parvati, Radhakrishna and Lakshmi Narayan are worshipped along with the moon.

In Odisha, on this day unmarried women keep fast with the popular belief of getting their suitable groom. In many parts of the Gujarat, garba takes place in the presence of moon light.