Sharad Purnima also marks the arrival of autumn, when the air turns cool and the moon appears in all its sixteen phases.
A key ritual of the festival involves preparing kheer (rice pudding) and placing it under the open sky between 10:37 PM and 12:09 AM to absorb the moon's soothing rays.
It's festival season again! After the excitement of Navratri and Dussehra, it's time for another big one - Sharad Purnima - happening tonight (October 16, 2024).