Sharad Purnima · शरद पूर्णिमा
Sharad Purnima, the full moon of Ashwin, is believed to be the night when the moon shines with all sixteen kalas. It is associated with Lakshmi, who is said to roam asking "who is awake?" (ko jagarti), and with Krishna's Raas Leela.
How the date is determined
Ashwin Purnima prevailing in the evening (pradosh, around moonrise).
Kheer is prepared and left in the moonlight overnight and eaten the next morning as prasad; people keep vigil and worship Lakshmi.
Regional and tradition differences
In Maharashtra and Bengal it is celebrated as Kojagiri Purnima and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja.
What to recite
Sources
- Sharad Purnima, Wikipedia (2026)
Change log
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