Sharad Purnima 2026: 25 or 26 October? Kojagiri Puja Date, Moonrise & Crystal Ritual
The tithi timing that settles the date, moonrise times for major cities, and a moonlight ritual for your crystals — moonstone first.
Sharad Purnima 2026 is the night of Sunday, 25 October. The Purnima tithi starts at 11:57 am IST on 25 October and ends at 9:42 am IST on 26 October, so it is in force when the moon rises on the evening of the 25th. That is the night Kojagiri puja is done and kheer is left in the moonlight, and the best night of the year to charge crystals.
Tithi and moonrise: why it's 25 October
The full moon (the exact moment of 180° elongation) is at 9:42 am IST on Monday 26 October. The Purnima tithi therefore runs across two calendar days. For a night festival the rule is simple: pick the evening when Purnima is present at moonrise.
| Day | Purnima tithi | At moonrise |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Starts 11:57 am | Present (moon rises about 4:17–5:24 pm depending on city) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Ends 9:42 am | Already over (moon rises about 4:58–6:08 pm) |
Moonrise on the evening of 25 October (computed, IST): Delhi about 4:56 pm, Mumbai 5:24 pm, Kolkata 4:17 pm, Chennai 5:00 pm, Patna 4:27 pm. The full moon is high from sunset onward, so the puja and the moonlit night begin after dusk. Confirm local timings on Drik Panchang for your city.
| Event | Date & time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 🌑 Amavasya | Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 9:20 pm |
| 🌕 Purnima | Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 9:42 am |
The Sharad Purnima crystal ritual
- Cleanse in the afternoon. Pass each stone through loban or camphor smoke, or rest it on a selenite plate. Don't wash water-sensitive stones like pyrite or selenite.
- Offer to Chandra at moonrise. Face the Moon, offer water or raw milk (not on the stones), and chant Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah 108 times.
- Arrange your stones under the open sky — a balcony, terrace or windowsill where the moonlight falls directly. A silver or white plate is traditional.
- Set one intention per stone. Hold it, breathe slowly, and say the intention silently.
- Leave them overnight beside the kheer, and collect them at dawn — sun-sensitive stones first.
Crystals ko chandni mein charge kaise karein (Hinglish)
- Pehle crystal ko dhuen (loban/kapoor) se saaf karein — paani sirf unhi stones par jo water-safe hon.
- Raat ko khuli jagah par, seedhi chandni mein rakhein; chaandi ki ya safed plate achhi maani jati hai.
- Har crystal par ek hi sankalp karein aur Chandra mantra 108 baar padhein.
- Subah suraj ki tez roshni se pehle utha lein. Moonlight sab stones ke liye surakshit hai, par dhoop amethyst, rose quartz aur citrine ka rang halka kar sakti hai.
Sharad Purnima moon remedy: moonstone
In Jyotish the Moon (Chandra) rules the mind, sleep and emotions, and moonstone is its popular everyday stone, with pearl as the precious gem. People traditionally keep or wear moonstone on a Monday, set in silver, after charging it on a full-moon night such as this one. See moonstone, pearl and Moon stones and remedies. This is symbolic practice: no stone is a medical or guaranteed remedy, and a precious pearl should be confirmed with a qualified astrologer first.
Which stone should you charge?
Sharad Purnima is ideal for the stone of your Moon sign lord or your Lagna lord — the crystals that support you most personally. If you don't know them yet, find them in ten seconds:
After Sharad Purnima
The Moon now wanes towards Kartik Amavasya — Diwali. Use the fortnight to wear your freshly charged stones, then cleanse them again before Lakshmi Puja. Read our Diwali 2026 guide for dates and placement, and see Kartik Purnima 2026 for the next full moon.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Sharad Purnima in 2026?+
Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri or Kaumudi Purnima) 2026 is observed on the night of Sunday 25 October 2026. The Purnima tithi starts at 11:57 am IST on 25 October and ends at 9:42 am IST on 26 October, so it is in force when the moon rises on the 25th.
Why do some calendars show 26 October for Sharad Purnima?+
Calendars that go by the tithi at sunrise show 26 October, because Purnima is still running at sunrise that morning (it ends at 9:42 am). But Sharad Purnima is a moonlit-night festival, observed on the evening the full-moon tithi is present at moonrise, which is 25 October. The Purnima snan-daan morning observance can be on the 26th.
Sharad Purnima kis din hai, 25 ya 26 October?+
Sharad Purnima ki raat 25 October 2026 ko hai, kyunki Purnima tithi 25 October dopahar 11:57 baje se 26 October subah 9:42 baje tak hai aur chandrama 25 ki shaam ko isi tithi mein uday hota hai. Snan-daan ke liye kuch panchang 26 October subah batate hain.
Which crystal is best on Sharad Purnima?+
Moonstone is the classic choice, then pearl, selenite and clear quartz. Every crystal can safely sit in moonlight; just protect selenite and pyrite from dew and bring amethyst, rose quartz and citrine indoors before strong morning sun.
Crystals ko chandni mein charge kaise karein?+
Crystal ko pehle dhoop-agarbatti ke dhuen se saaf karein, phir raat ko khuli jagah (balcony ya khidki) par chandni mein rakhein, ek crystal par ek sankalp karein aur subah suraj nikalne se pehle utha lein. Selenite aur pyrite ko paani ya os se bachayein; amethyst, rose quartz aur citrine ko tez dhoop se bachayein.
Is the moonstone remedy for Sharad Purnima proven?+
No. Wearing or charging moonstone for the Moon is a traditional Jyotish and crystal-lore practice, treated here as ritual and symbolism, not a guaranteed remedy. It is a calm way to set an intention.
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