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Sharad Purnima 2023 | Kumara Purnima 2023 | Kojagiri Purnima-Date, Time, Significance, Mantra , Rituals , Wishes, Images , Quotes, Messages
Sharad Purnima also known as Kumara Purnima, Kojagiri Purnima, Kojagrat Purnima , Kaumudi or Navanna Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin , marking the end of the monsoon season. On this auspicious day, many divine pairs like Radha Krishna, Shiva Parvati and Lakshmi Narayan are worshipped along with the moon and are offered flowers and kheer (sweet dish made of rice and milk). Deities in temples are usually dressed in white color signifying the brightness of moon. Many people observe full day fasting on this day. It also plays the role of a harvest festival in the states of north India. Sharad Purnima is considered to be one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar.
Sharad Purnima 2023 Details
| Name of festival | Kojagiri Purnima |
| Type | Hindu |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Significance | Arrival of Winters |
| Date of festival | 28th-October-2023 |
| Observances | Pooja to Radha Krishna, Shiva Parvati |
Sharad Purnima 2023 Date and Time
According to the Hindu mythology, on the festival, also known as Kojagari full moon or Ras Purnima, all the newly married women fast for a day. According to Drik Panchang, the harvest festival falls on October 9th and the tithi timing begins from 04:17 AM and ends on October 29th at 01:53 AM. The time for moon rise on Sharad Purnima is expected to be around 05:20 PM.
| Moonrise on Sharad Purnima | 05:20 PM |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 04:17 AM on October 28, 2023 |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 01:53 AM on October 29, 2023 |
Sharad Purnima Significance
The Kojagari Purnima concerns the observance of the Kojagara Vrata. People perform this Vrata under the moonlight after fasting for the day. Lakshmi the Hindu Goddess of Wealth, is significantly worshipped on this day as it is believed to be her birthday. Lord Indra, the God of Rains, along with his elephant Airavata is also worshipped. It is believed that on the night of Sharad Purnima, the raas of Radha Krishna also takes place along with their Gopis.
It is believed that a human being has certain qualities and it is associated with kala (performing art, a talent or skill). The combination of sixteen different kalas creates a perfect human personality that comes out in the form of the moon on Sharad Purnima. According to Hindu culture, only Lord Krishna was born with all sixteen kalas and he is the complete incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is also said that Lord Rama was born with only twelve kalas.
Not only does the moon shine with all sixteen kalas but its rays also have certain healing properties that nourish the body and soul. It is also believed that the moon rays on the day of Sharad Purnima drip nectar. Traditionally, to take advantage of the divine phenomenon, rice-kheer, a famous Indian sweet dish made of cow milk, rice and sugar, is prepared and left in the moonlight for the whole night. In the morning, the kheer said to embody an essence of nectar in it, is distributed among all family members.
Sharad Purnima Puja /Vrat Vidhi
Sharad Purnima, rice kheer is prepared and then left overnight under the moon to let its light invigorate the delicacy. In the morning, after taking bath, the kheer is distributed among family members as prasad. Some also give dakshina to Brahmins along with the prasad. In some regions, people observe fast and night vigil to please Goddess Lakshmi. You can worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Indra by lighting diya in ghee and with incense sticks.
In Gujarat, the festival is known as Sharad Poonam. In Brij region, it is called Raas Poornima whereas in Odisha it is celebrated as Kumar Purnima. It is believed the Lord Shiva’s son Kartikeya was born on this day, hence, unmarried girls who wish for handsome husband worship the god on this day.
Sharad Purnima Wishes In Hindi
शरद पूर्णिमा का चांद सबसे सुन्दर होता है,
और सबसे ज्यादा आशीर्वाद देता है।
आशा है इस रात आप सभी पर
चन्द्रमा का भरपूर आशीर्वाद बरसे।
शरद पूर्णिमा की हार्दिक बधाइयां!
संग गोपियां राधा चली कृष्ण के द्वार।
कान्हा के सांवले रंग की बिखरे छटा अपार।
पूर्णिमा के उज्जवल प्रकाश में मिली वो कृष्ण से
रास लीला आज होगी और नाचेगा सारा संसार।
शरद पूर्णिमा की हार्दिक बधाई!
Sharad Purnima Wishes In Eglish
“Wishing a very Happy Sharad Purnima to you.
May the blessings of full moon bring into
your life eternal peace and happiness.”
“Wishing a very Happy Sharad Purnima…
May the nectar from heaven fill your life
and heart with eternal joy….. Have a wonderful Sharad Purnima!!!”
“Warm wishes on Sharad Purnima to you….
May the softness of moonshine bring along happiness,
health and joy in your life.”
“May the brightness and calmness of Sharad Purnima
stay with you forever and bless your life
with eternal joy and happiness…. Happy Sharad Purnima.”
“Happy Sharad Purnima! Hope this auspicious
festival brings happiness and merriment to all of you,
may Goddess Lakshmi bless with good fortune and happiness!”
“May the Moon bless you today and make your mind peaceful,
shower you with happiness.
Happy Sharad Purnima!”
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