Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Bhubaneswar. Moonrise: 4:34 PM. Times are for Bhubaneswar’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Bhubaneswar
| City | Moonrise | vs Bhubaneswar |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | 4:34 PM | — |
| Puri 54 km | 4:34 PM | same |
| Jamshedpur 282 km | 4:30 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Ranchi 343 km | 4:33 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Kolkata 365 km | 4:21 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 394 km | 4:28 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Raipur 449 km | 4:50 PM | 16 min later |
| Gaya 507 km | 4:33 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 563 km | 4:24 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Patna 593 km | 4:31 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Varanasi 630 km | 4:40 PM | 6 min later |
Sharad Purnima: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Sharad Purnima page.
Frequently asked questions
What time will the moon rise in Bhubaneswar on Sharad Purnima?
In Bhubaneswar, moonrise is at 4:34 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Bhubaneswar?
Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Tithi: Ashwin Shukla Purnima. The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Bhubaneswar different from Delhi?
Yes. In Bhubaneswar moonrise is at 4:34 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (26 min later in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Bhubaneswar (20.30° N, 85.82° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Sharad Purnima in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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