- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:41 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kojagara Laxmi Puja 2024: Observed on Sharad Purnima, Kojagara Laxmi Puja holds profound significance in Hinduism. This sacred ritual honours Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. On this auspicious night, the Moon's radiant energy is believed to infuse the Goddess's blessings, ensuring abundance and success. Devotees worship Lakshmi with fervent prayers, offerings, and bhajans, seeking her benevolence. The puja is particularly significant for entrepreneurs, traders, and households, as it safeguards wealth, promotes financial stability, and nurtures family well-being. This year, Kojagara Laxmi Puja will is being observed on 16th October 2024.
Check out all the significant details regarding timings, muhurat, significance and rituals for Laxmi Pujo below:
Kojagara Laxmi Puja 2024: Date And Time
Kojagara Laxmi Puja 2024 Date: 16th October 2024
Purnima Tithi Begins: 08:40 PM, 16th October 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends: 04:55 PM, 17th October 2024
Kojagara Laxmi Puja 2024: Shubh Muhurat
The Nishita Muhurat timings for Kojagara Laxmi Puja is from 11:43 PM, 16th October 2024 to 12:33 AM, 17th October 2024.
Kojagara Laxmi Puja invokes Goddess Lakshmi's blessings for prosperity, happiness, and spiritual growth under the sacred full moon's radiant energy. (Image Source: Canva)
Kojagara Laxmi Puja 2024: Significance
Kojagara Laxmi Puja, observed on Sharad Purnima, is a deeply revered ritual in Hinduism, honoring Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. This sacred night is believed to amplify the Goddess's blessings, ensuring abundance and success. Devotees worship Lakshmi with fervent prayers, offerings, and bhajans, seeking her benevolence. The puja is particularly significant for entrepreneurs, traders, and households, as it safeguards wealth, promotes financial stability, and nurtures family well-being.
Kojagara Laxmi Puja 2024: Rituals
Preparations begin with cleansing and decorating homes, temples, and workplaces. Devotees draw intricate rangoli patterns, symbolizing welcoming the Goddess. The primary ritual commences with the installation of Goddess Lakshmi's idol or image. Devotees offer prayers, flowers, fruits, and sweets, accompanied by chanting and bhajans. A special naivedya, comprising rice, dal, and vegetables, is prepared and offered to the Goddess. The significance of this puja lies in the worship of Lakshmi under the full moon's radiant light.
Key rituals include Mahalakshmi Stotram recitation, Lakshmi Suktam chanting, and the performance of aarti. Devotees also observe a nocturnal vigil, or jagaran, meditating and singing devotional songs. The puja concludes with the distribution of prasad, typically consisting of sweet dishes and rice. By performing Kojagara Laxmi Puja with devotion and sincerity, believers seek the Goddess's blessings for prosperity, happiness, and spiritual growth. This sacred ritual strengthens their connection with the divine, fostering a sense of gratitude and inner peace.
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