Sharad Purnima today: timings and significance

Sharad Purnima, also called Kojagari Purnima, falls on October 25 this year. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima tithi begins at 11:55 AM on October 25 and ends at 9:41 AM on October 26. Marking the full moon of Ashwin, the festival sees devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and prepare kheer, and it is linked with Lord Krishna's Maha Raas.