Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
Thu, 14 October 2027
Happy Sharad Purnima! May the full moon shower your life with cool, nourishing blessings.
Significance
Ashvin Purnima is believed to be the night when the moon shines with all sixteen kalas. Devotees worship Lakshmi (Kojagari) and keep kheer under moonlight.
Traditional rituals
- Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
- Keeping rice kheer in moonlight and eating it next morning
- Night vigil (jagran)
Do's
- Prepare kheer and keep it covered under the moonlight. Regional / family custom
- Worship Lakshmi and stay awake in devotion (Kojagari). Scriptural tradition
Don'ts
- Cover food kept outdoors to avoid insects and dust. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ayurvedic connection
Moonlight and milk-rice kheer are cooling — classically recommended to pacify Pitta in Sharad Ritu (Chandrika sevana is mentioned in Ritucharya).
Mantraॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.