Sharad
Purnima has its special importance in Hindu traditions. It is a harvest
festival celebrated on the full moon day of Ashwin (month in the Hindu
calendar), marking the end of Indian monsoon and the advent of the winter
season. It is one of the best weather of the year for the Indians, hot days and
cool nights. There are many rituals and traditions attached with this Purnima,
A full moon night. It is regarded as one of the auspicious days of Ashwin. On
this day, the earth and moon are very close to each other and it’s believed
that the rays of the moon have certain healing properties of nourishing the
body & the soul. The moon sprinkles its elixir (Amrit) over the earth
healing it in and out.
Purnima has its special importance in Hindu traditions. It is a harvest
festival celebrated on the full moon day of Ashwin (month in the Hindu
calendar), marking the end of Indian monsoon and the advent of the winter
season. It is one of the best weather of the year for the Indians, hot days and
cool nights. There are many rituals and traditions attached with this Purnima,
A full moon night. It is regarded as one of the auspicious days of Ashwin. On
this day, the earth and moon are very close to each other and it’s believed
that the rays of the moon have certain healing properties of nourishing the
body & the soul. The moon sprinkles its elixir (Amrit) over the earth
healing it in and out.
There
are different names for this special full moon night, Sharad Purnima, Kojaagari
Purnima, Kaumudi celebration. There are certain beliefs and customs associated
with this beautiful night of full moon and it’s celebrated in different ways in
different parts of India.
are different names for this special full moon night, Sharad Purnima, Kojaagari
Purnima, Kaumudi celebration. There are certain beliefs and customs associated
with this beautiful night of full moon and it’s celebrated in different ways in
different parts of India.
There
is a folk tale, Once the king was in
great financial crunch. The queen kept
the fast on this day and did not sleep the whole night and worshipped Goddess
Lakshmi, God of wealth and thereafter, they were blessed by the Goddess and
they regained their prosperity. In many parts of India, Goddess Lakshmi is
worshipped on this day.This night is spent in festivity playing different
games,singing songs sitting under the moonlight or keep themselves busy in
groups enjoying the night believing that Goddess Lakshmi visits at night and
will bless the people.
is a folk tale, Once the king was in
great financial crunch. The queen kept
the fast on this day and did not sleep the whole night and worshipped Goddess
Lakshmi, God of wealth and thereafter, they were blessed by the Goddess and
they regained their prosperity. In many parts of India, Goddess Lakshmi is
worshipped on this day.This night is spent in festivity playing different
games,singing songs sitting under the moonlight or keep themselves busy in
groups enjoying the night believing that Goddess Lakshmi visits at night and
will bless the people.
Even
there is a practice to make “Kheer” on this day garnished with dry fruits and
is kept under the moonlight and then consumed thereafter. Even Ayurveda
confirms this with a belief that the “Kheer“ bathed under the moon rays has
healing properties, hence many people consume Kheer after this Sharad Purnima
night, the rays are termed as “Amrit Barkha”(rain of nectar)
there is a practice to make “Kheer” on this day garnished with dry fruits and
is kept under the moonlight and then consumed thereafter. Even Ayurveda
confirms this with a belief that the “Kheer“ bathed under the moon rays has
healing properties, hence many people consume Kheer after this Sharad Purnima
night, the rays are termed as “Amrit Barkha”(rain of nectar)
In
Maharashtra, it is celebrated as a harvest festival and milk and rice flakes
are drunk on this day.
Maharashtra, it is celebrated as a harvest festival and milk and rice flakes
are drunk on this day.
The
people of Gujarat celebrate this day by indulging in Garba & Dandiya Raas.
It is believed that the Lord Krishna danced with his Gopi on the night of
Sharad Purnima.
people of Gujarat celebrate this day by indulging in Garba & Dandiya Raas.
It is believed that the Lord Krishna danced with his Gopi on the night of
Sharad Purnima.
In
Bengal, it is “Lakkhi Puja” and several bhogs are prepared to appease Mother
Goddess Lakshmi after Durga Puja. The Bengalis Durga Puja concludes with this
page.
Bengal, it is “Lakkhi Puja” and several bhogs are prepared to appease Mother
Goddess Lakshmi after Durga Puja. The Bengalis Durga Puja concludes with this
page.
In
Orissa, it is observed as Kumar Purnima, a belief follows that Kartikeya, son
of Lord Shiva was born on this day.
Orissa, it is observed as Kumar Purnima, a belief follows that Kartikeya, son
of Lord Shiva was born on this day.
In
the Mithila region, the puja is known by the name of Kojagaraha. All the
household goods are cleaned and put out in the courtyard, prior to which, the
courtyard is cleaned and decorated with Alpana. The idols are used for worship
and an offering of paan, makhana, batasha and kheer is made. They are kept out
there overnight so that they are bathed in the pious “Sharad Purnima”
moonlight also known as “Amrit Barkha” (rain of nectar).
the Mithila region, the puja is known by the name of Kojagaraha. All the
household goods are cleaned and put out in the courtyard, prior to which, the
courtyard is cleaned and decorated with Alpana. The idols are used for worship
and an offering of paan, makhana, batasha and kheer is made. They are kept out
there overnight so that they are bathed in the pious “Sharad Purnima”
moonlight also known as “Amrit Barkha” (rain of nectar).
In
Vrindavan, the popular deity Lord Bihariji is decked with decorative on this
day, it’s also known as Raas Purnima. Millions of devotees from all over North
India throng to this place to have radiant Darshan of Bihariji, which is only
possible once a year.
Meditation
lovers gather on the shores of Ganges under the full moon to seek peace and
tranquility.The moon, which looks bigger,
golden & ethereal on the night of Sharad Purnima is a beauty to watch, the
sight of which soothes our eyes. It’s a glory to watch the beautiful moon
gleaming behind the clouds, playing hide and seek.
Vrindavan, the popular deity Lord Bihariji is decked with decorative on this
day, it’s also known as Raas Purnima. Millions of devotees from all over North
India throng to this place to have radiant Darshan of Bihariji, which is only
possible once a year.
Meditation
lovers gather on the shores of Ganges under the full moon to seek peace and
tranquility.The moon, which looks bigger,
golden & ethereal on the night of Sharad Purnima is a beauty to watch, the
sight of which soothes our eyes. It’s a glory to watch the beautiful moon
gleaming behind the clouds, playing hide and seek.
Enjoy the few clicks of the moon on the night of Sharad
Purnima. It’s a romantic night for the people in love and the lovers would
enjoy the showers of moon elixir under the sky.
Clicks by Mobile camera on the eve of Sharad Purnima.
