- By Kashish Rai
- Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sharad Purnima 2025, celebrated on the full moon night of Ashwin, holds immense significance in Hinduism. It marks the night when Lord Krishna performed the enchanting Maha Raas Leela with the gopis of Vrindavan, symbolising divine love, devotion, and spiritual bliss. This sacred night is believed to be charged with cosmic energy, enhancing the benefits of fasting, prayers, and devotional practices. People across India, especially in the Braj region, observe rituals, offer prayers, and prepare kheer under moonlight, believing it absorbs the moon’s healing energy. This day is also considered auspicious for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and the Moon God. This year, Sharad Purnima falls on 6th October 2025.
Check out the list of effective dos and don’ts that must be followed on this sacred full moon night.
Sharad Purnima 2025: Dos And Don’ts To Follow
- People should ensure their homes are thoroughly cleaned before Sharad Purnima, as it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi only visits tidy and pure households. This sacred night is dedicated to her worship, and a well-kept home is thought to invite her blessings of wealth, prosperity, and happiness.
- On the night of Sharad Purnima, it is customary to prepare kheer and place it in an open silver vessel facing the moon. The kheer is later consumed as prashad, symbolising the absorption of divine energy.
- Lighting ghee lamps is an important practice on Sharad Purnima, and many devotees choose to illuminate up to 100 lamps around their home. The soft glow represents prosperity, purity, and divine protection. These lights not only brighten the surroundings but also symbolically invite positivity and happiness into the household.
Sharad Purnima is also known as Ashwin Purnima. This sacred day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna and Devi Lakshmi. (Image Source: Freepik)
-It is advised to keep home entryways open on Sharad Purnima night. According to tradition, Goddess Lakshmi enters homes to bless the residents, and open doors symbolise a warm welcome to her divine presence.
- Sharad Purnima is also a night to honour Lord Krishna, as it is believed that he performs the Maha Raas with Radha Rani and the gopis of Braj. Devotees often engage in prayers, singing, and devotional activities to celebrate this divine dance, reflecting joy, love, and spiritual unity.
- It is important to ensure that there is no darkness during Sharad Purnima, as it is considered inauspicious. Proper lighting throughout the home and surroundings symbolises clarity, positivity, and protection from negative energies.
Sharad Purnima is a night of divine energy, devotion, and celebration, honouring Lord Krishna, Goddess Lakshmi, and the Moon God. By following these dos and don’ts, devotees invite blessings, prosperity, and spiritual harmony into their homes, creating a joyful and auspicious atmosphere filled with faith, positivity, and devotion.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)