Importance of Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima 2026 : For centuries it has been believed that the sun's rays are life-giving, but the cool rays of the moon (Moonlight) spread a wonderful magic, which has a deep impact on our health, nature and emotions. Just as the moon raises waves in the ocean with its gravity, similarly it affects our body also.
16 phases of the moon
The moon is full of all its 16 phases
Did you know that there is only one night a year when the moon is at its most beautiful and powerful? Yes, we are talking about Sharad Purnima. It is believed that on this night the moon is complete in all its 16 phases. But what are these 16 arts and why is it said that nectar rains on this night?
spiritual and human qualities
special spiritual and human qualities
In Hindu scriptures and astrology, the 16 phases of the Moon symbolize its various powers and qualities. These arts are – Amrit, Nanda, Pushp, Pushti, Tushti, Dhriti, Shashini, Chandrika, Kanti, Jyotsna, Shri, Preeti, Angada, Purna, Purnamrit and Anugrah. Every art has a special spiritual and human quality, which provides happiness, prosperity, peace and health.
Maharashtrian of Lord Krishna
Maharas
Lord Shri Ram was incarnated with 12 arts, while Lord Shri Krishna is considered the master of all the 16 arts. On this Sharad Purnima night, Shri Krishna performed Maharasas with the Gopis in Vrindavan.
Importance of moon rays
The rays of the moon were considered 'Soma' i.e. nectar
From the scientific point of view, at the time of Sharad Purnima, the Moon is closest to the Earth, due to which its rays have a positive effect on our body, mind and the vegetation of the earth. In Ayurveda, the moon's rays are considered 'Soma' or nectar. Many medicines that grow at night enhance their medicinal properties by absorbing moonlight.
tradition of keeping kheer
tradition of keeping kheer
In Ayurveda, it is believed that the rays of Moon God on this night have special medicinal properties, which is called 'Amrit Varsha'. Therefore, for centuries, kheer made of milk and rice is kept under the open sky on this night.
health benefit
Increases immunity
It is said that after absorbing moonlight overnight, this kheer takes the form of a divine medicine, which reduces mental stress and increases immunity.