Ashvin Purnima
Sharad Purnima 2027: Moon time in Kanpur
Moonrise in Kanpur
5:18 PM
Friday, 15 October 2027
All dates – Kanpur
| Date | Moonrise |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 4:45 PM |
| Friday, 15 October 2027 | 5:18 PM |
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About this festival
Sharad Purnima is the full moon of the month of Ashvin, believed to be the one night when the moon shines with all sixteen kalas. People keep kheer in the moonlight overnight and eat it the next morning. In Maharashtra and Bengal it is celebrated as Kojagiri or Kojagari Lakshmi Puja.
How it is observed
- Prepare rice kheer and place it under the moonlight after moonrise.
- Lakshmi puja and staying awake at night (Kojagara means "who is awake?").
- Moon-gazing on rooftops and terraces.
Calculated for Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (26.45°N, 80.33°E) with a flat horizon. Behind buildings or hills the moon can appear a few minutes later.
Questions people ask
When should kheer be kept in the moonlight?
After moonrise, once the moon is clear of buildings. Many people leave it out until midnight or overnight.