{"id":17892,"date":"2025-10-06T09:32:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/06\/sharad-purnima-2025-kheer-muhurat-best-time-to-prepare-cover-and-eat-the-sacred-dish-astrology-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T09:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:32:05","slug":"sharad-purnima-2025-kheer-muhurat-best-time-to-prepare-cover-and-eat-the-sacred-dish-astrology-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/06\/sharad-purnima-2025-kheer-muhurat-best-time-to-prepare-cover-and-eat-the-sacred-dish-astrology-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharad Purnima 2025 Kheer Muhurat: Best Time To Prepare, Cover, And Eat The Sacred Dish | Astrology News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9616724\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 06, 2025, 14:02 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9616724\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3853291927 asubttl-schema\">Wondering when to prepare and eat &#8216;kheer&#8217; this Sharad Purnima? Here&#8217;s the full guide to the &#8216;muhurat&#8217; and moonlight ritual<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgylw\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3853291927 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sharad Purnima 'kheer' should be eaten before sunrise the next morning, as its spiritual and healing potency is believed to diminish afterwards. (AI Generated)&#10;\" title=\"Sharad Purnima 'kheer' should be eaten before sunrise the next morning, as its spiritual and healing potency is believed to diminish afterwards. (AI Generated)&#10;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3853291927\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sharad Purnima &#8216;kheer&#8217; should be eaten before sunrise the next morning, as its spiritual and healing potency is believed to diminish afterwards. (AI Generated)\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">The festival of Sharad Purnima is observed on the full moon day of the <em>Shukla Paksha<\/em> (waxing phase of the moon) in the Hindu month of <em>Ashwin<\/em>, and October 6 marks this sacred occasion. According to religious beliefs, Sharad Purnima is celebrated as the divine manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi. Spiritually and astrologically, this night holds immense significance.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">It is believed to be the only night of the year when the moon is at its brightest and fullest, and preparing and offering <em>kheer<\/em> (a traditional Indian rice pudding) on this night is considered highly auspicious.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">According to tradition, <em>kheer<\/em> left under the moonlight on Sharad Purnima absorbs healing and divine properties, turning it into a nectar-like substance. Consuming this <em>kheer<\/em> is said to help alleviate various health issues.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759731766_kheeer-2025-10-ddb038b01e1cff135c530fb1576adad3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">If you\u2019re observing the ritual at home, it\u2019s important to follow the correct auspicious timings (<em>muhurat<\/em>) to gain the full spiritual and medicinal benefits.<\/p>\n<h2>Why \u2018Kheer\u2019 Is Offered On Sharad Purnima?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Sharad Purnima is also known as <em>Kojagari Purnima<\/em>, derived from the phrase \u2018<em>Ko Jagarti?\u2019<\/em> meaning \u2018Who is awake?\u2019 According to legend, Goddess Lakshmi descends to Earth on this night, blessing those who remain awake, meditate, and perform good deeds.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">In <em>Ayurvedic<\/em> tradition, <em>kheer<\/em> or milk left in the moonlight is believed to develop nectar-like qualities. It is known to soothe the <em>pitta dosha<\/em>, support blood pressure regulation, and aid restful sleep.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">This age-old custom is not merely symbolic, it is deeply rooted in <em>Vedic, Ayurvedic<\/em>, and astrological wisdom, combining lunar energy, medicinal properties, and the blessings of the goddess.<\/p>\n<h2>Important Timings For Sharad Purnima 2025<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li><strong><em>Purnima Tithi<\/em> begins:<\/strong> October 6, 12:23 pm<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Purnima Tithi<\/em> ends:<\/strong> October 7, 9:16 am<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Vriddhi Yoga<\/em>:<\/strong> Until 1:14 pm on October 6, followed by <em>Dhruva Yoga<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Moonrise (Delhi):<\/strong> October 6, 5:27 pm<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Bhadra<\/em> Period:<\/strong> October 6, 12:33 pm \u2013 10:53 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">As the <em>Purnima Tithi<\/em> occurs during the night on October 6, the Sharad Purnima <em>Puja<\/em> should be performed this evening. However, bathing and meditation may also be done on October 7 morning.<\/p>\n<h2>When And How To Store \u2018Kheer\u2019 On Sharad Purnima<\/h2>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\"><strong>Moonlight storage:<\/strong> From moonrise at 5:27 pm, but traditionally after <em>Bhadra<\/em> ends at 10:53 pm is preferred.<\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> While <em>Bhadra<\/em> has no direct effect on storing <em>kheer<\/em>, it is customary to wait until after it ends.<\/p>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\"><strong>How to Store Kheer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"listOncontentArticle\">\n<li>Place the <em>kheer<\/em> in a vessel (preferably silver, copper, or glass)<\/li>\n<li>Cover it with a clean white cotton cloth.<\/li>\n<li>Leave it in a safe, open space, such as a terrace or balcony, where it can absorb direct moonlight without contamination.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>When To Consume Sharad Purnima \u2018Kheer\u2019?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\"><em>Kheer<\/em> should be eaten before sunrise the next morning, as its spiritual and healing potency is believed to diminish afterwards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759731769_Kheer-puja-2025-10-9b70b0dcc3a886177f5724266c280ea5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">The ideal time to consume it is between 4:00 am and around 5:30 am, after your morning bath and meditation.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Prepare Sharad Purnima \u2018Kheer\u2019?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Use only cow\u2019s milk and rice to prepare the <em>kheer<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Add a pinch of saffron for added fragrance and purity.<\/li>\n<li>Once cooked, store the <em>kheer<\/em> in a container and leave it in the moonlight for at least 2 to 4 hours, or preferably overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"21\" class=\"story_para_21\">Some devotees consume it after a few hours, while others wait until early morning. 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