{
  "id": 16279611,
  "title": "When Is Sharad Purnima 2026? Know Correct Date, Ritual, Significance And More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/when-is-sharad-purnima-2026-know-correct-date-ritual-significance-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/when-is-sharad-purnima-2026-know-correct-date-ritual-significance-and-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagiri Purnima, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon night of the Ashwin month. Marking the beginning of the autumn season, the day is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lakshmi to seek her blessings and resolving financial issues. Also referred to as Raas Purnima, Sharad Purnima holds special importance in Vedic astrology as it is the only day when the moon displays all sixteen Kalas, each corresponding to a distinctive human quality. Legend has it that Lord Krishna performed his divine dance, known as Raasleela, on this very day. This year, Sharad Purnima will be observed on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with moonrise at 04:06 PM.",
  "summary": "Sharad Purnima also known as Kojagiri Purnima is a revered Hindu festival which is celebrated on the full-moon night of the Ashwin month. The auspicious day is also known as Sharad Poonam, Raas Purnima and Ashwin Purnima. On this day, the Hindu devotees worship Lakshmi to seek her blessings and even the Moon or Chandra is prayed to on this day. Sharad Purnima is considered holy and full of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}