Sharad Poornima (27 October 2015)
Sharad Poornima is also known as Kojaagari Poornima or Kumar Poornima.It is celebrated
on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin (September–October). The rainy season is over and the brightness of the full moon brings special joy. This is a traditional celebration of the moon and is also called the Kaumudi celebration, Kaumudi meaning moonlight. It is also referred to as Rasa Purnima, or Sharath Purnima.
on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin (September–October). The rainy season is over and the brightness of the full moon brings special joy. This is a traditional celebration of the moon and is also called the Kaumudi celebration, Kaumudi meaning moonlight. It is also referred to as Rasa Purnima, or Sharath Purnima.
The ‘Sharad’ in Sharad Poornima signifies the ‘Sharad ritu’ (season) of the year. Basically a harvest festival, it also has religious significance. It is believed that on this night Goddess Lakshmi visits from place to place
asking Kojagari (meaning “Who is awake”) and bless those who are found awake. Therefore, people don’t sleep this night and spend whole night singing, dancing and remembering god.
asking Kojagari (meaning “Who is awake”) and bless those who are found awake. Therefore, people don’t sleep this night and spend whole night singing, dancing and remembering god.
•In Gujarat, the festival is known as Sharad Poonam. People celebrate it by doing Garba and Raas.
•After Durga puja, this is another important festival celebrated in almost every house in West Bengal. The Bengali people call it Lokkhi
Pujo and arrange several bhog and upachar for mother goddess Lakshmi.
Pujo and arrange several bhog and upachar for mother goddess Lakshmi.
•In Orissa, it is celebrated as Kumar Purnima. Kumar or Kartikeya, the handsome son of Shiva, was born on this day.
•In the Mithila region, the puja is known by the name of Kojagaraha.
