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2027 Census Schedule Approved: Data Collection to Run from January 25 to February 28, Some States Exempted
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2027 Census Schedule Approved: Data Collection to Run from January 25 to February 28, Some States Exempted

The government has announced the dates for the national census. According to official information, the census process will take place from January 25 to February 28, 2027. This work will cover the entire country, with the exception of snow-covered regions and states where elections are being held.

The reference date for the census is set for midnight on March 1, 2027. Residents have the opportunity to submit their data independently between January 10 and January 24, 2027. Following this main data collection, a revisional round will take place from March 1 to March 5, 2027.

The government specified which territories will be excluded from the census process. The census will not take place in states where elections are held, including Manipur, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. Furthermore, data collection will not occur in snow-covered areas such as Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and the snowy regions of Jammu and Kashmir.

A voluntary self-enumeration option has been organized. This means participation is optional for citizens. This period is available from January 10 to January 24, 2027, allowing people to provide their information before the main census begins.

The process will proceed in stages: first, self-enumeration from January 10 to January 24, 2027, followed by the main census from January 25 to February 28, 2027. The reference date, which determines the basis for statistical collection, is set for 00:00 on March 1, 2027. The entire cycle concludes with a revisional round from March 1 to March 5, 2027, as reported in the government notification. The revisional round is intended for rechecking and analyzing previously collected information.

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Sharad Purnima Date in 2026: Expert Determines Exact Date Based on Panchang

The festival of Sharad Purnima is celebrated annually on the day of the full moon in the Ashwin month. There is a belief that on this day, the rays of the Moon shower nectar, so consuming kheer left under this light brings great blessings. However, confusion arose among people regarding the date this time: some indicated October 25th, while others pointed to October 26th.

Astrologer Pravin Mishra, after studying the Panchang, determined the exact date. According to the Panchang, the full moon period will be effective from 11:55 AM on October 25th until 9:41 AM on October 26th. In Pravin Mishra's opinion, since worshiping the Moon and leaving kheer is traditionally done on the night of Sharad Purnima, the fast should be observed on October 25th. On this day, it is recommended to listen to the story of Lord Satyanarayan and worship Goddess Lakshmi.

According to the astrologer, the Brahma Muhurta on October 26th will occur from 4:46 AM to 5:38 AM. Pilgrims taking a bath in the sacred river can do so during this period, and after bathing, they can worship God and engage in charity.

There is a tradition of preparing kheer on the night of Sharad Purnima and leaving it outdoors. According to religious beliefs, nectar flows from the Moon's rays on this night, and this effect is transferred to the kheer. The next day, the kheer is offered to Gods Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, and then consumed as prasad. The astrologer advised that when leaving the kheer outdoors, it can be covered with a thin cotton cloth. After the kheer is offered to the Gods in the morning, there is a tradition of sharing the prasad with family members and loved ones. In religious views, this prasad is associated with positivity, health, and the grace of the deities.

According to religious beliefs, on the night of Sharad Purnima, the Moon becomes full, possessing sixteen states. In astrology, the Moon is considered the planet governing the mind. Therefore, special importance is given to worshipping the Moon, reciting mantras, singing hymns, and vigils on this night. It is believed that this brings peace to the mind and increases positivity. In religious scriptures, Lord Shri Rama is described as having twelve states, and Lord Shri Krishna as a complete incarnation with sixteen states. The sixteen states of the Moon include Amrita, Manda, Pushpa, Pushti, Tushti, Dhriti, Shisini, Chandrika, Kanti, Jotsna, Shri, Preti, Angda, Purna, and Purnamrit, which are related to different phases of the Moon and religious beliefs.

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