Kojagiri Purnima 2024 Date And Time
What is Kojagiri Purnima?
Kojagiri Purnima, also known as Sharad Purnima, is a significant festival celebrated in India and Nepal. It falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashwin, which usually occurs in October. The festival marks the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the winter season.
Kojagiri Purnima is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and pray for her blessings.
Kojagiri Purnima 2024 Date And Time
In 2024, Kojagiri Purnima will be celebrated on October 17, 2024. The full moon will rise on October 17, 2024 at 06:18 PM IST.
Muhurat for Kojagiri Purnima Puja
The most auspicious time to perform Kojagiri Purnima puja is during the Pradosh Kaal, which begins at sunset and ends at 9:30 PM. The puja should be performed facing the northeast direction.
Rituals of Kojagiri Purnima
The rituals of Kojagiri Purnima include:
- Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi
- Offering prayers to the moon
- Eating a special dish called "kojagiri"
- Playing games and singing songs
Significance of Kojagiri Purnima
Kojagiri Purnima is a significant festival for Hindus and Nepalis. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees and blesses them with wealth and prosperity. The festival is also a time to celebrate the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the winter season.
