Tue Oct 15 16:01:09 UTC 2024: ## Sharad Purnima 2024: Date Confirmed Amidst Confusion, Observe Rituals During Auspicious Time
The auspicious festival of Sharad Purnima is scheduled for **October 16, 2024**, this year despite some confusion regarding its date. While the Purnima tithi (full moon day) falls on both October 16th and 17th, astrological calculations highlight October 16th as the true date for Sharad Purnima. This is because the moon will be visible in its full glory on October 16th, according to Dr. Mritunjaya Tiwari, the Head of the Department of Astrology, Shri Kallaji Vedic Vishwavidyalaya.
The auspicious time for offering kheer (rice pudding) to the moon is after 7:18 pm on October 16th, coinciding with the start of the auspicious Revati Nakshatra. The moon will rise at 5:05 pm that day, and the sunset will occur at 5:50 pm. The entire night will be under the influence of Rahu, which is considered unfavorable.
Sharad Purnima 2024 will also be under the influence of the Ravi Yog, which will be active from 6:23 am to 7:18 pm. The moon will be in the Pisces sign on that night.
However, it is important to note that the festival will fall under the shadow of Bhadra (an inauspicious time) and the Roga Panchaka (a period of illness), which begin at 8:40 pm on October 16th and continue till 6:23 am on October 17th.
Despite these astrological influences, people are encouraged to perform the rituals of Sharad Purnima with devotion and observe the auspicious timings for best results. The moon is believed to shower the earth with nectar on this night, and consuming kheer offered to the moon under its light is said to bring health benefits.
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