Sharad Purnima 2024 Date And Time

## Sharad Purnima 2024 Date And Time Sharad Purnima is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Ashwin month. As per Gregorian calendar, this festival occur in the month of October/November. This year, Sharad Poornima will be celebrated on October 10, 2024.

Significance and rituals

On this day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. Devotees perform Lakshmi Puja and offer kheer (sweet rice pudding) to the Goddess and seek blessings for wealth and prosperity. Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagiri Purnima, as on this day Goddess Lakshmi goes out in search of devotees who are awake and performing Lakshmi Puja.

Customs and traditions

In some parts of India, devotees make small footprints outside their homes with rice flour, symbolizing Goddess Lakshmi's footsteps. They believe that by doing so Lakshmi will visit their home and bless them.

Significance of the full moon

The full moon on this day is said to have special healing properties. People believe that moonlight on this day is rich in nectar and has healing properties. It is believed that sleeping under the moonlight on this day can cure various diseases.

Tips for celebrating Sharad Purnima at home

* Clean your house and decorate it with flowers and diyas. * Perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening. * Offer kheer (sweet rice pudding) to the Goddess. * Stay awake till late and sing bhajans and devotional songs. * Meditate under the moonlight and pray to Goddess Lakshmi for blessings.