Sharad Purnima

What

Sharad Purnima is marked by preparing kheer (rice pudding) and leaving it out under the full moon overnight before consuming it the next morning, believed to absorb a special nourishing quality from the moonlight.

Why

The autumn full moon is traditionally considered the year's brightest and most complete, associated with the goddess Lakshmi and with a sense of fullness and abundance arriving at the close of the harvest season.

Preparation

• Prepare a simple kheer to leave under the moonlight overnight
• Spend time outdoors under the full moon if the weather allows
• Reflect on where in your life you feel a sense of completeness right now
• Share the kheer with family or neighbors the next morning