Sharad Purnima in Ayodhya

Date and timing in this city

In Ayodhya (अयोध्या), India, Sharad Purnima falls on the Purnima tithi of the lunar month of Ashwin. The observance is tied to Lakshmi, and the customary practice is to place kheer under the moonlight.

For Ayodhya specifically, the date is computed from the city's own sunrise and its time zone, Asia/Kolkata. On that basis:

• 2026: Monday 26 October 2026
• 2027: Friday 15 October 2027

The tithi is Ashwin Purnima. Because the festival follows a lunar tithi rather than a fixed solar date, the day moves from year to year, and the Ayodhya date above is the one to observe locally.

Why the date can differ from India

Panchang dates are not decided for the country as a single unit. They are worked out for a given place using that place's sunrise and its time zone. Ayodhya's calculations use Asia/Kolkata and Ayodhya's own sunrise, which is why a listing described only as "India" may not match the local date in every case.

Where the Purnima tithi begins or ends close to a sunrise, a nearby city can observe on a different civil day even though the tithi is the same. Traditions also differ in how the lunar month is reckoned — amanta and purnimanta conventions are both followed in different regions and communities — so readers may see the same festival placed in slightly different months or on slightly different days. That is a difference of convention, not of the tithi itself. For personal observance, follow the panchang kept by your own tradition and, for chart-specific matters, consult a qualified jyotishi.

Where and how the community celebrates (general, no venue claims)

Sharad Purnima is observed across India, and Ayodhya is no exception. The day is associated with Lakshmi, and the well-known practice is to prepare kheer and leave it under the moonlight, then partake of it. Households may keep a fast, read or listen to the relevant katha, and gather in the evening. Customs vary by family and region; some emphasise the moonlit offering, others the vrat and the reading. Both are within the tradition.

Practical tips

• Note the Ayodhya date for the year you are observing: 26 October 2026 or 15 October 2027.
• Check your local panchang for the tithi timings near sunrise, since the civil date can shift by location.
• Prepare kheer as your family custom prescribes, and place it in the moonlight.
• If you keep a vrat, follow the practice you normally keep, and seek guidance from a qualified jyotishi for anything personal.