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Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)

Goddess Lakshmi and the Moon

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Sharad Purnima is the full moon of Ashwin month — considered the most luminous moon of the year. In Gujarat and across India, devotees stay awake all night, make kheer and leave it under moonlight, and worship Goddess Lakshmi. Tradition says the moon on this night showers amrit (divine nectar) on the earth.

Dates 2026–2027

October 25, 2026

Mantra

ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namaha

Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namaha — I bow to Great Goddess Lakshmi, the bestower of wealth and auspiciousness

✦ Special Note

In Gujarat, this night is also called Kojagari Purnima — 'who is awake?' — as Goddess Lakshmi is said to descend and bless those who stay awake in devotion. Keep the kheer in a clean, open vessel under the sky overnight. In the morning, consume it as prasad. Families gather on terraces and sing devotional songs through the night.

Foods Allowed

Moonlit kheer (rice pudding left overnight under the moon)Fresh fruitsMilk and dairyFasting foods — sabudana, makhanaRock salt (sendha namak)

Foods to Avoid

Grains (for those observing strict fast)Non-vegetarian foodOnion and garlicAlcohol

Meal Idea

Moonlit kheer — place the kheer in a wide vessel under the open sky at night; the moon's rays are said to infuse it with amrit (divine nectar)

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