Kojagiri Purnima

Kojagiri Purnima is an important festival in West Bengal, Orissa and Assam. This festival is dedicated to godess Lakshmi. Moon god is also worshiped on this day. Kojagiri Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of Hindu Lunar month of Ashwin (also called Ashwayuja). The brightness of moon on Kojagiri Purnima indicates end of the rainy season. Devotees offer deepa’s (diya’s) to the moon God. People worship the Godess Lakshmi and God Indra. Kojagiri Purnima is also known as Sharad Purnima. However most people in India perform Lakshmi puja on Amavasya Tithi during Diwali.

 

Kojagiri Purnima Night of prosperity! On the full moon night of Ashwin (September/October, Goddess Laxmi descends on earth and showers wealth and prosperity on those that are awake. This auspicious night is also known as Sharad Purnima. The term "who is awake" means Kojagra. Some myths are related to this event. This festival is celebrated by not sleeping at night. Oil lamps are lit through out the full moon night. Flowers, sweets, clothes and jewelry form an integral part on this occasion. People exchange sweets, flower hampers, idols and posters of Goddess Laxmi. Greetings cards are also exchanged. The corporate sector gifts for promotional purposes on this occasion.