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Sharad Purnima 2024: The Moon is full with 16 phases on the day of Sharad Purnima i.e., on 16 October. Know the importance and significance of making kheer on this special event.Sharad Purnima 2024
The auspicious occasion of Sharad Purnima (kojagiri Purnima) is a significant hindu festival which is observed on the day of full moon in the month of Ashwin. This year, the event is taking place today i.e., 16th of October 2024. Chandra Dev (Moon Lord) is specifically worshipped on the day of Sharad Purnima, as the festival holds great cultural and religious relevance in various regions of the country.
Know the auspicious puja time of Sharad Purnima and how is it linked with making kheer on this day.
Sharad Purnima: Auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat of Sharad Purnima 2024)
- Sharda Purnima: October 16, 2024 (Wednesday)
- Sharad Purnima Moonrise- 05:05 PM
- Purnima Tithi Start - 08:40 PM on October 16, 2024
- Purnima Tithi End - 04:55 PM on October 17, 2024
Make Special Kheer on Sharad Purnima (Sharad Purnima & kheer)
A beautiful tradition linked with Sharad Purnima is the practice of making a special kheer on this day and then keeping it under the moonlight for the whole night before it is eaten on the next day. According to beliefs, the moonlight exposes kheer with some special divine elements, to make it more beneficial and enriched with celestial power. It is said so as on the day of Sharad Purnima, the mood is full of 16 phases and hence, nectar drops fall off it.
Along with this in some parts of India various cultural programs, music and dance performances are organised to celebrate the festival. Devotees sing devotional songs and participate in various traditional activities. Therefore, This festival is a time of joy, togetherness and spiritual contemplation.
Additionally, apart from its religious significance, Sharad Purnima also holds agricultural importance. It marks the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the harvest season. Farmers consider this period as an auspicious time to start their agricultural activities and perform special rituals to seek blessings for a bountiful harvest.
Overall, Sharad Purnima is a beautiful and vibrant festival that brings people together in celebration and devotion. It is a time to express gratitude for the bounties of nature and seek blessings for prosperity and well-being. With its rich cultural and religious significance, Sharad Purnima holds a special place in the hearts of millions of people, and the festival falling on 16th October 2024 is eagerly awaited by many.
Sharad Purnima Story
Sharad Purnima is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. It is believed that on this auspicious day, the moon is at its brightest and closest to the earth. According to Hindu mythology, it is also the night when Lord Krishna performed the famous Raas Leela with Radha and the Gopis. This divine dance is reenacted in many places as part of the festival celebrations.
One of the most significant customs associated with Sharad Purnima is the tradition of consuming a special type of sweetened rice and milk pudding called "kheer." It is believed that preparing and consuming kheer on this day brings blessings and prosperity. Additionally, many people observe a fast on Sharad Purnima and break it after moonrise by consuming the kheer and other special foods.
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