Sharad Purnima is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 in Puri. Moonrise: 4:34 PM. Times are for Puri’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Puri
| City | Moonrise | vs Puri |
|---|---|---|
| Puri | 4:34 PM | — |
| Bhubaneswar 54 km | 4:34 PM | same |
| Jamshedpur 335 km | 4:30 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Ranchi 396 km | 4:33 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Kolkata 404 km | 4:21 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 447 km | 4:28 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Raipur 466 km | 4:50 PM | 16 min later |
| Gaya 560 km | 4:33 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 615 km | 4:24 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Patna 647 km | 4:31 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Varanasi 679 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 Puri on Sharad Purnima?
In Puri, moonrise is at 4:34 PM (Sunday, 25 October 2026).
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 in Puri?
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 Puri different from Delhi?
Yes. In Puri 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 Puri (19.81° N, 85.83° 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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