Sharad Purnima 2025: Lesser-Known Facts About This Night And Powerful Mantras To Please Maa Lakshmi

All About Sharad Purnima: In Hindu tradition, Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagari Purnima, is one of the most spiritually significant full moon nights. People will worship Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and celebrate it with great enthusiasm. Sharad Purnima will be celebrated on 6 October, 2025. The moon shines with its fullest divine energy on this night, according to ancient belief, and its rays are said to have nourishing and healing properties.

To absorb the night's amrit-like essence, devotees make kheer, or sweet rice pudding, and set it out in the moonlight. After that, the kheer is eaten as prasad, which is thought to bring luck and good health to the household. To attract wealth and drive out negativity, many people also observe fasting, remain awake all night, and recite Lakshmi mantras. Gratitude, purity and the divine blessings that bring peace and prosperity into the world are celebrated on Sharad Purnima, which is more than just rituals.

Lesser-Known Facts About Sharad Purnima Night

Sharad Purnima lesser-known facts (Image: Canva)

1. Moonlight as Amrit:

It is believed that the moon purifies the body and mind on Sharad Purnima night by dripping elixir (amrit) through its rays.  According to a mythological tale, Ravana would also use a mirror's reflection on his Navel to gather amrit from the moonlight on this particular night.

2. Maa Lakshmi’s Visit:

It is also believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits homes of those who remain awake, chanting and praying sincerely throughout the night.

3. Kheer Ritual:

People prepare kheer(sweet rice pudding)  and keep that in the moonlight that night. The tradition of keeping kheer in moonlight is not just symbolic — the cool rays are believed to enhance its medicinal value.

 

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4. Significance in Ayurveda:

Ayurvedic texts mention that the moonlight of Sharad Purnima helps balance the body’s pitta (heat), bringing calmness and better sleep.

5. Kojagari Vrat:

The name Kojagari means “Who is awake?” — Maa Lakshmi is believed to bless those who stay awake in devotion.

6. Lord Krishna’s Raas Leela:

Mythologically, this night is also associated with Lord Krishna’s Maha Raas with the Gopis, representing divine love and bliss.

Mantras To Chant For Maa Lakshmi On Sharad Purnima 2025 Night

Mantras to chant for maa Lakshmi's blessing (Image: Canva)

Chanting these powerful mantras on Sharad Purnima brings wealth, peace, and spiritual growth:

1. ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः॥
Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Mahalakshmyai Namah

Chant the beej mantras to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for abundance and prosperity.

2. ॐ लक्ष्म्यै नमः॥
Om Lakshmyai Namah

This is a simple yet powerful chant to attract wealth and positivity.

3. ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं लक्ष्म्यै नमः॥
Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmyai Nama

Chanting this mantra will enhances fortune, removes financial difficulties and brings peace.

4.ॐ हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम् । चन्द्रां हिरण्मयीं लक्ष्मीं जातवेदो म आवह ॥१॥
"Om hiranvarnaam harineem suvarnrajatsrajam.
Chandraam hiranmayeem lakshmiim jatavedo ma aavaha."

This shloka is a prayer to Goddess Lakshmi, seeking her blessings and prosperity. It's often recited during puja ceremonies or meditation to invoke the goddess's presence

5.  Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotra
Reciting this stotra on Sharad Purnima night is said to please Maa Lakshmi immensely and remove all misfortunes.

 

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Celebrated with devotion and customs, Sharad Purnima is a night of spiritual awakening. Under the moonlight, the goddess Lakshmi is worshipped with kheer offerings, which are thought to have therapeutic benefits. Singing hymns and praying for wealth, devotees remain awake. It occurs on October 6, 2025, this year.