Sharad Purnima in Agra

Date and timing in this city

In Agra (आगरा), India, Sharad Purnima falls on the purnima tithi of Ashwin. The observance is tied to the full moon of the lunar month, and the date here is computed for Agra's own sunrise, so the day given below is the one to follow for the city, not a national or international listing.

For 2026, the date in Agra is Monday 26 October 2026. For 2027, the date in Agra is Friday 15 October 2027.

Agra keeps Indian Standard Time, the Asia/Kolkata time zone. The tithi is Ashwin Purnima, and the deity associated with the observance is Lakshmi. The customary observance is kheer under moonlight.

Why the date can differ from India

Sharad Purnima is observed pan-India, yet the calendar date is not uniform across the country. The purnima tithi begins and ends at moments that are the same everywhere in absolute time, but the sunrise that anchors the day of observance differs from place to place. Agra's sunrise is not the same as sunrise in the far east or far south of India, and a city's date is worked out from its own sunrise. That is why a listing for Agra can differ by a day from a listing elsewhere.

Traditions also differ in how the lunar month is reckoned. North Indian practice commonly follows the purnimanta system, while parts of South India and some Smarta and Vaishnava communities follow amanta reckoning. This publication does not choose one system over another; where families or lineages differ, the family's own convention is usually followed.

Where and how the community celebrates

Sharad Purnima is observed across India, and Agra is no exception. The night is associated with Lakshmi, and the well-known custom is to prepare kheer and leave it under the moonlight, then partake of it. Homes are cleaned and lit, and many families keep a night vigil. Observances vary by household and region rather than by any single fixed format.

Practical tips

• Treat the Agra date above as the day for the city: 26 October 2026 and 15 October 2027.
• Follow your family's or lineage's convention where amanta and purnimanta reckoning differ.
• The kheer-under-moonlight custom is traditional; specifics of preparation and timing are family matters.
• For anything tied to your own chart, consult a qualified jyotishi rather than relying on a general calendar note.