Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Chennai. Moonrise: 5:04 PM. Times are for Chennai’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Chennai
| City | Moonrise | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 5:04 PM | — |
| Bengaluru 290 km | 5:15 PM | 11 min later |
| Hyderabad 515 km | 5:07 PM | 3 min later |
| Panaji 744 km | 5:28 PM | 24 min later |
| Nagpur 905 km | 5:01 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Pune 914 km | 5:25 PM | 21 min later |
| Raipur 920 km | 4:50 PM | 14 min earlier |
| Puri 955 km | 4:34 PM | 30 min earlier |
| Bhubaneswar 996 km | 4:34 PM | 30 min earlier |
| Mumbai 1033 km | 5:28 PM | 24 min later |
| Nashik 1033 km | 5:24 PM | 20 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 Chennai on Sharad Purnima?
In Chennai, moonrise is at 5:04 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Chennai?
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 Chennai different from Delhi?
Yes. In Chennai moonrise is at 5:04 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:00 PM (4 min earlier 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 Chennai (13.08° N, 80.27° 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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