Sharad Purnima: Bhadra's shadow on Sharad Purnima? How to store kheer at night? Astrologer explains the solution..

Sharad Purnima 2025 Bhadra Time: The holy festival of Sharad Purnima is celebrated every year on the Ashwin Shukla Purnima Tithi. On Sharad Purnima, people observe a fast and worship in the morning. At night, people offer prayers to the moon and prepare kheer (rice pudding) and keep it in the moonlight. This time, Bhadra is in effect on Sharad Purnima. Any auspicious work is prohibited during Bhadra. This Bhadra resides on Earth, so its impact will be greater. Performing auspicious work during Bhadra creates obstacles and is not considered auspicious. So, how can one preserve kheer on the night of Sharad Purnima? Astrologer Dr. Mrityunjay Tiwari of Maharishi Panini Sanskrit and Vedic University, Ujjain, explains the method for preserving kheer on the night of Sharad Purnima.

When is Sharad Purnima?
This year, Sharad Purnima falls on Monday, October 6th. According to the calendar, the Ashwin Shukla Purnima Tithi is from 12:23 pm on October 6th to 9:16 am on Tuesday, October 7th. The night of Ashwin Purnima falls on October 6th, so Sharad Purnima will be celebrated on that day.

Shadwat of Bhadra on Sharad Purnima
Shadwat of Bhadra falls on Sharad Purnima. Bhadra begins at 12:23 pm on that day. This Bhadra will last until 10:53 pm. If you have any auspicious work to do on Sharad Purnima, do it before Bhadra begins, but you must also keep Rahukaal in mind.

Rahukaal on Sharad Purnima is from 7:45 am to 9:13 am. Rahukaal is also considered inauspicious. However, remedies for Kaalsarp Dosh are performed during this time. On this day, Vriddhi Yoga lasts until 1:14 pm. Any auspicious work done during this Yoga will increase its results.

How to store Sharad Purnima's Kheer due to Bhadra?
Astrologer Dr. Tiwari says that auspicious activities are prohibited during Bhadra, as they bring inauspicious results. Avoid storing kheer during Bhadra on the night of Sharad Purnima. Bhadra ends at 10:53 pm. Therefore, you should keep the Sharad Purnima kheer outside after Bhadra ends. However, you will have to stay awake until late at night to eat it.

However, you can also store the kheer in the moonlight of Sharad Purnima overnight and consume it in the morning. Keep the kheer in a position where the moon's rays fall on it. Also, ensure that it is free of insects, pests, or other harmful substances, and is also safe from cats.

The Importance of Sharad Purnima Kheer
Sharad Purnima kheer is considered beneficial for health. Eating it provides health benefits. It is believed that the moon's rays shower nectar on the night of Sharad Purnima. When these rays fall on the kheer, it acquires medicinal properties.

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