Kojagiri Purnima

Kojagiri Purnima is a festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashwin. It is also known as Sharad Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima.

Kojagiri Purnima is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and some parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. They offer her prayers, flowers, and sweets.

Kojagiri Purnima is also known as the harvest festival. On this day, farmers offer their firstfruits to Goddess Lakshmi, thanking her for a good harvest.

Many people also observe a fast on this day. They break their fast after offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi.

Kojagiri Purnima is a time for celebration and joy. People exchange gifts, sweets, and good wishes.

It is believed that on this day, Goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees. Therefore, people keep their homes clean and well-lit on this day.

Kojagiri Purnima is a beautiful festival that celebrates the harvest and the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Here are some interesting facts about Kojagiri Purnima:

• It is believed that on this day, Goddess Lakshmi descends to earth and blesses her devotees.
• It is also believed that on this day, the moon is at its brightest and most beautiful.
• People offer milk and rice to the moon on this day. This is known as "ksheerabhishekam".
• Kojagiri Purnima is also known as the "festival of lights". People light lamps and diyas on this day.
• It is a popular belief that on this day, if you make a wish under the moonlight, it will come true.

Kojagiri Purnima is a beautiful festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. It is a time to celebrate the harvest and the goddess of wealth and prosperity.