Sharad Purnima (Sharad Purnima 2025) is being celebrated today, October 6th. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and the Moon are worshipped. There is also a tradition of preparing and eating Kheer (rice pudding) on this auspicious day. It is said that giving as much charity as possible on this day brings auspicious results.
Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagari Purnima, holds special significance in Hinduism. This is the sacred date when the moon is at its fullest. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi descends to earth on this night and blesses devotees with wealth and prosperity. Therefore, ritualistic worship, bathing, and donations on this day hold special significance. Let's explore the key aspects of this day (Sharad Purnima 2025) .
Sharad Purnima Bath-Donation and Moonrise Timing (Sharad Purnima 2025 Snan-Daan Or Moon Rise Timing)
- Brahma Muhurta from 04:39 am to 05:28 am
- Profit-progress time from 10:41 am to 12:09 pm
- Amrit-best time is from 12:09 to 01:37
- Moonrise time – 05:27 pm.
Do this work (Sharad Purnima 2025 Dos)
- On the day of Sharad Purnima, take a bath in holy rivers or take a bath at home by mixing Ganga water in the water.
- Donating white items, rice, milk, sugar, or clothes on this day brings everlasting benefits.
- Offer arghya to the moon.
- Do as much worship as possible.
Sharad Purnima Puja Method (Sharad Purnima 2025 Puja Rituals)
- Clean the place of worship and place the idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on an altar spread with a red cloth.
- Offer kheer to Goddess Lakshmi.
- To please Goddess Lakshmi, chant the mantra "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasid Prasid" 108 times.
- When the moon rises at night, mix milk, water, rice and white flowers in a pot and offer arghya to the moon.
- Keep the kheer under the open sky overnight and consume it as prasad the next morning.
Religious significance and benefits of Kheer on Sharad Purnima (Significance and Benefits of Kheer on Sharad Purnima)
There are religious beliefs behind making kheer (rice pudding) on the night of Sharad Purnima and exposing it to the moonlight. It is said that the moon's rays on this day have medicinal properties. When the kheer is left under the open sky overnight, these rays penetrate the kheer, providing relief from illness and ailments. This also pleases Goddess Lakshmi.
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