Sharad Purnima marks the autumn full moon with night-long celebrations of music, dance, and feasting. Send invitations for garba gatherings and community celebrations.

About Sharad Purnima

Sharad Purnima, celebrated on the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik (September–October), is an autumn festival associated with the harvest and the divine play of Lord Krishna. The occasion is marked by all-night gatherings featuring garba and raas dances, particularly in Gujarat and parts of North India. Communities gather under the full moon for music, dance, food, and social bonding. Invitations should include the date, time (often evening through dawn), venue, and dress code if garba attire is expected. Some regions also perform rituals honoring the moon and offerings of new rice. The festival celebrates the completion of the monsoon and the onset of clear skies.

Cultural context

Sharad Purnima holds significance in Hindu tradition as associated with Krishna's divine dance (raas) with the gopis. The full moon is considered auspicious for celestial worship and harvest blessings. In western India, especially Gujarat, garba and raas are central to celebrations. The festival also marks the end of monsoon and beginning of the harvest season, making it a time of thanksgiving and community gathering.

Also known as

Sharad Purnima Garba (Gujarati)