Sharad Purnima

Sharad Purnima
The Moon on Sharad Purnima, 2017
Type Hindu
Begins Full Moon Day, Ashvin
Date Ashvin full moon
2017 date 5 October[1]
Frequency annual
Related to Lakshmi, Moon

Sharad Purnima (also known as Kojagiri Purnima, Navanna Purnima,[2] or Kaumudi Purnima[3]) is a harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin (September to October), marking the end of the monsoon season.

The Kojagari Purnima concerns the observance of the Kojagara Vrata. People perform this vrata under the moonlight after fasting for the day. Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Wealth, is significantly worshipped on this day as it is believed to be her birthday.[4] Lord Indra, the God of Rains, seated on his elephant, Airavata is also worshipped as also is Lord Shiva with his consort Parvati and carrier Nandi. The devotee breaks the fast at night by taking parched rice and milk after offering them to the moon-god. Vivid descriptions of this night are given in Brahma Purana, Skanda Purana, and the Linga Purana. It is said in these Puranas that Goddess Lakshmi takes rounds of the earth to watch the actions of human beings during this night.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ "2017 Sharad Purnima date". drikpanchang.com.
  2. ↑ Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Ahmednagar. Director of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State. 1976. p. 282.
  3. 1 2 Bhatt, Shankarlal C. (2006). Land and People of Indian States and Union Territories. Gyan Publishing House. p. 163.
  4. ↑ "Sharad Purnima 2017: Laxmi Puja or Kojagiri Purnima Date(Tithi), Significance and Bhog Rituals". NDTV.com. October 5, 2017. but the Laxmi Puja observed on Sharad Purnima is believed to be one of the most significant ones. It is performed on the full moon day in the month of Ashwin in Hindu lunar calendar. Believed to be the birthday of goddess Lakshmi, it is also celebrated as Kuanr Purnima or Kojagari Purnima - the harvest festival signifying the end of the monsoon season.
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