When is lakshmi puja in 2018

While Navratri and Durga Puja have just got over, people are now geared up for Diwali, which is on 7 November. There are, however, several big and small occasions that Indians celebrate between Dussehra and Diwali. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day in several parts of the country.

The puja usually takes place after moon rise after the Purnima tithi date begins. According to pandits, the puja time will be pm to pm this year, with Purnima tithi beginning at pm 23 October and ending at pm on 24 October. While most parts of India worship Goddess Lakshmi on the Diwali night during Amavasya new moon tithi, the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha and Assam observe Lakshmi Puja on the full moon day in the lunar month of Ashwin. According to one such legend, there was once an artisan that created an idol of Alakshmi the Goddess of Poverty.

A king in the eastern part of the country promised his artisans that he would buy any object that remained unsold. So when he did buy the idol of Alakshmi, misery struck his kingdom.

Let us look at Kojagara moon timings on Sharad Purnima, its significance and celebrations. Kojagiri Purnima date in is October 23 on Tuesday. The Goddess of Wealth is believed to have walked around asking this and those who answered her sought the divine blessings. At some place, during Kojagari Lakshmi Puja or Kojagiri Purnima, devotees stay awake all night in order to respond to Goddess Lakshmi and seek her blessings. It is one of the biggest Hindu festivals.

As per mythology, Kojagiri Purnima or Kuanr Purnima is believed to be the birthday of the goddess Lakshmi. It is a harvest festival, which signifies the end of the monsoon season. It describes about Goddess Lakshmi being present on the earth and blesses her true devotee. The God of rain is also worshipped on Sharad Purnima. Kheer, batashe and paan are kept out in the open overnight believing that it will get pious in Amrit Barkha.

The day holds an immense significance for newly wedded couples. According to Drikpanchang.