Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)

कथा

Sharad Purnima is regarded as the most beautiful full moon of the year — the moon is believed to be at its fullest and most luminous, shining with all 16 kalas (phases). Lakshmi is believed to roam the earth on this night asking 'Ko jagrati?' (Who is awake?) — hence called Kojagari Purnima. She bestows wealth on those who stay awake. In Vaishnava tradition, this is the night of the Maharaas — Krishna's divine circular dance with the gopis in Vrindavana. The moonlight on this night is said to have healing properties.

विधि

• Stay awake through the night (jaagaran) as Lakshmi visits those who are awake
• Place kheer (rice pudding) in the moonlight overnight — the moon's rays enrich it
• Perform Lakshmi puja with special offerings
• Recite Lakshmi Stotras and the story of Kojagari
• In Vrindavana: celebrate the Maharaas — Raas Lila performances all night
• Consume the moonlit kheer as prasad the next morning

मुख्य मंत्र

• ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
• ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

भोग और पर्व भोजन

Kheer (left in moonlight) · Poha · Makhane ki kheer (lotus seed pudding)

क्षेत्रीय रूप

• · Bengal: Kojagari Lakshmi Puja — most important Lakshmi puja of the year
• · Braj/Vrindavana: Raas Purnima celebrations with overnight performances
• · Odisha: Lakshmi Puja with elaborate decoration of Lakshmi idol
• · Maharashtra: called Sharad Pournima — moonlight kheer tradition universal

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