Sharad Purnima 2025: Date, Rituals, Significance & Health Benefits of Kojagari Full Moon
Author: Saamay || Category: Astrology
What is Sharad Purnima?
Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagari Purnima, is the most spiritually vibrant full moon night in the Hindu calendar. After Navratri in the Ashwin month (as per the Vedic lunar calendar), it symbolizes the end of monsoon and the arrival of the harvest season, prosperity, and divine abundance.
It is believed that on this night, the Moon radiates its full 16 Kalas (divine energies)—each representing a human quality—making the moonlight spiritually and physically healing.
Goddess Lakshmi is said to visit homes, and devotees who are awake in devotion get her blessing.
📅 Sharad Purnima 2025 Date and Timings
- Sharad Purnima 2025 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 12:23 PM, October 6, 2025
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 9:16 AM, October 7, 2025
(According to Drik Panchang and verified Indian Panchang data.)
The most auspicious time for moon viewing and kheer placement is during the moonrise and midnight hours of October 6, when the full moon’s healing rays are strongest.
🌸 Mythological Significance
💫 1. Descent of Goddess Lakshmi
It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi descends to Earth on this night to bless the hardworking and pure-hearted. Those who stay awake in devotion and light lamps invite her grace.
In West Bengal and other states where mostly Bengali communities are, they worship the goddess Lakshmi at home with sweets, Kheer (Payesham), and other cooked vegetarian food.
🌾 3. Celebration of Harvest
Farmers celebrate the harvest and show their gratitude to Maa Lakshmi. It is the best time to start new ventures, businesses, and initiatives to get success.
🌕 4. Power of the Moon
The full moonlight carries energy to heal body and mind and balance the Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) according to Ayurveda.
🪔 Rituals and Celebration
1. Fasting (Vrat)
Devotees who offer puja to the goddess keep fast without water or take fruits. They break the fast after moonrise and offer puja.
However, if health does not permit, the goddess never asks for fasting. Proper devotion and respect are a must for her puja.
2. Kheer Under Moonlight
Kheer (rice cooked in milk and sugar) is the main dish for Sharad Purnima. The dish is kept under the moon to absorb the moonlight. It believes that rays will enrich it with divine power and healing properties. The next day it is consumed as prasad.
3. Chandra Puja (Moon Worship)
Devotees offer white flowers, sandalwood, milk, and rice to Chandra Dev while chanting “Om Som Somaya Namah.” This enhances mental peace and emotional balance.
In Bengal, idols of Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped with various prasad and flowers. Married women decked up with ornaments and gorgeous sarees to welcome wealth and prosperity for the family.
Family members stay awake to worship Maa Lakshmi. It is a myth that Maa comes home to see who are awake and bless them with wealth.
4. Lakshmi Puja
Sharad Purnima is deeply associated with Goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi is considered the Devi of wealth and financial prosperity. Offerings of lotus flowers, sweets, and silver coins are made to invite wealth and abundance into the home.
🌿 Health and Spiritual Benefits
- The moonlight on Sharad Purnima is said to have therapeutic benefits that calm the nervous system and reduce stress.
- Drinking or eating moonlit kheer aids digestion and improves immunity as per Ayurvedic tradition.
- Meditation under the moon enhances focus, mental clarity, and inner peace.
- Fasting and Jagran cleanse body and mind, fostering discipline and mindfulness.
- Spiritually, this night strengthens your manifestation energy—a time when prayers are said to manifest quickly.
🌼 How to Observe Sharad Purnima at Home
- Clean your home and decorate with white flowers and diyas.
- Prepare kheer before moonrise and place it under the open sky.
- Chant Chandra Mantras or Lakshmi Aarti during moonrise.
- Stay awake through Kojagari Jagran, meditating or chanting quietly.
- The next morning, distribute moon-blessed kheer prasad among family and neighbors.
📌 FAQ – Sharad Purnima 2025
Q1. When is Sharad Purnima 2025?
Sharad Purnima 2025 falls on October 6, 2025 (Monday). The Purnima Tithi starts at 12:23 PM on Oct 6 and ends at 9:16 AM on Oct 7.
Q2. What is done on Sharad Purnima night?
People fast, worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Chandra, place kheer under moonlight, and stay awake the entire night in devotion (Jagran).
Q3. Why is kheer kept under moonlight on Sharad Purnima?
It is believed that the full moon emits healing rays that infuse the kheer with divine energy and cooling properties beneficial for health and prosperity.
Q4. Which god or goddess is worshipped on Sharad Purnima?
Goddess Lakshmi and Chandra Dev (the Moon God) are primarily worshipped for wealth, health, and peace.
Q5. What are the benefits of observing the Sharad Purnima fast?
It purifies the body, mind, and soul, promotes inner calmness, and helps attract abundance and divine blessings.