MEANING

Sharad purnima is a adorable festival across the Indian Subcontinent, occur on full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin, typically falling between September and October. This festive signals the the end of monsoon season. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi roams around and bless the person who remain awakes and prays.

OFFERING

On the night of Sharad Purnima, devotees engages in the worship of various deities, including divine pairs such as Radha krishna, Shiva Parvati, Lakshmi Narayana and moon also. Flowers and sweet dish is offer to God. Many devotees observe a full day of fasting.And seek blessings for prosperity and well- being.

SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE 

Sharad Purnima holds profound spiritual importance within the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, particularly among followers of BAPS, as it marks the birth of Gunatitanand Swami, who is venerated as Aksharbrahman.The  festival is deeply interviewed with divine dances and celestial blessings, epitomized in the rasalila.According to legends, Krishna and the gopis (milkmaids) of Braj performed this circular dance on the night of Sharad Purnima, with Shiva appearing as Gopisvara Mahadeva to join the festival.