In Indian culture, the phases of the moon hold great significance, with Purnima and Amavasya being particularly revered. Among these, Kojagiri Purnima stands out as a special day filled with festivities and spiritual importance. Celebrated on the full moon day of Ashwin, Kojagiri Purnima is a time for worship, offerings, and festivities. It is a day, rather a night, to seek blessings and prosperity from Goddess Lakshmi, and this year will be celebrated on the 6th of October. From muhrat to significance, here’s everything about Kojagiri Purnima 2025.
Kojagiri Purnima 2025: Date and Muhrat
Kojagiri Purnima 2025 will be celebrated on Monday, October 6th. The Purnima tithi (full moon lunar day) begins at 12:23 pm on 6th October and ends at 9:16 am on 7th October 2025. The moonrise on this day will be around 7:40 pm IST.
This full moon day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and is also known as Sharad Purnima. It marks the end of the monsoon season and is celebrated with various rituals to invoke blessings for good fortune, health, and abundance.
Kojagiri Purnima 2025: Story Behind Celebration
The story of Valit, a poor Brahmin from Magadha, is central to Kojagiri Purnima. Valit was learned and virtuous but lived in poverty with his harsh wife, Mahachandi. On the day of his father’s Shraddh ceremony, a quarrel led Valit to leave his home in despair.
While wandering at midnight in the forest, he met three Nagkanyas (serpent maidens) performing the Kojagiri Vrata and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. They invited him to play dice, and although he initially lost, Goddess Lakshmi took pity on him, blessed him with prosperity, and made him handsome.
The Nagkanyas married him, and Valit returned home rich. His wife welcomed him warmly, and they lived happily, proving the power of Kojagiri Vrata to bring wealth and fortune. The term “Kojagiri” means “who is awake,” symbolizing the awakening of Goddess Lakshmi.
Kojagiri Purnima 2025: Rituals And How It Is Celebrated
- Devotees place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, decorate them with flowers, light ghee lamps (diyas), and chant mantras like the Sri Suktam to invite her blessings.
- A special rice pudding called kheer is prepared and kept under the moonlight overnight, believed to be infused with the moon’s healing energy. The kheer is later consumed as prasad.
- Many observe a fast and stay awake all night singing devotional songs and performing a Jagran (night vigil) to honor Goddess Lakshmi, believing she visits those awake to bless them.
- Homes are cleaned and decorated with alpana (rangoli), sweets, flowers, and coins are offered to the goddess.
- In Bengal, unmarried girls often fast and pray for an ideal life partner.
- Acts of charity, such as donating food, clothes, or money to the needy, are considered auspicious on this day.
- Worship of Lord Indra, the god of rain and nature, is also observed to seek blessings for good crops and prosperity.
Kojagiri Purnima 2025: Significance of the Harvest Moon
This purnima, also known as Sharad Purnima or the Harvest Moon, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. It will mark the end of the monsoon season and the arrival of the harvest season.
It signifies abundance, prosperity, and the fruition of hard work in agriculture. This night is believed to have special healing moonlight with divine energy, when Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, blesses those awake with prosperity.
The Harvest Moon in 2025 is significant because it is a rare October occurrence, rather than the usual September timing. It will also be a Supermoon, making it appear larger and brighter. The moon will look about 6.6% larger and 13% brighter than a typical full moon due to its closer proximity to Earth.
Kojagiri Purnima 2025: Where Is It Celebrated The Most
Kojagiri Purnima in 2025 is celebrated the most prominently in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is also known as Sharad Purnima and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, staying awake through the night, and consuming special milk preparations under the moonlight. Maharashtra has a rich tradition of Kojagiri Purnima celebrations, especially in places like Kolhapur, where major festivities and Lakshmi Puja take place.
Alongside Maharashtra, the festival is also widely celebrated in the eastern Indian states of West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Jharkhand. These regions conduct elaborate Lakshmi Puja with traditional rice paste designs (alpana) and devotion-filled songs.
Summing Up
Kojagiri Purnima is a celebration of spiritual growth and material prosperity. People worship Goddess Lakshmi, seeking her blessings for prosperity and good fortune. So, this Kojagiri Purnima, do not miss the opportunity to fast and please the goddess of wealth! How is this festival celebrated at your place?
