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Varanasi, 15 October (HS). In Sanatan culture, Sharad Purnima, the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month, is dedicated to Shri Hari and Mahalakshmi. It is also known as Kojagari Purnima, Raas Purnima or Kamala Purnima. This time the festival will be celebrated on Wednesday night, 16 October. Purnima Tithi will start on October 16 at 08:41 pm. Purnima Tithi will end at 4:55 pm the next day. On the day of Sharad Purnima, the time of moonrise will be 5.07 pm.
According to the Vice Chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Sharad Purnima has deep religious, spiritual and scientific significance. It is believed that on the night of Sharad Purnima, the moon is in its fullness and brightness, and its rays have medicinal properties. This day is considered sacred especially for religious activities, worship and meditation.
He told that the most important religious importance of Sharad Purnima is related to the Rasleela of Lord Shri Krishna. It is believed that on this day Shri Krishna performed 'Maha Raas' with the Gopis in Vrindavan. This divine pastime is considered a symbol of love and devotion, where a symbol of the loving and spiritual relationship between the soul and God is found. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna and wish to receive his blessings. Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagari Purnima, which means “Who is awake?”. Goddess Lakshmi is especially worshiped on this day. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi showers her blessings on the devotees keeping vigil on this night.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Bihari Lal Sharma told that in Indian traditions, Moon is considered to be the factor of mind, and worshiping Moon on the night of Sharad Purnima holds special significance. Moonlight provides peace, balance and stability to the mind. Worshiping the Moon on this day provides mental health and peace, and also removes physical and mental stress. On this day, Kheer is made and kept in the moonlight, which is consumed as Prasad the next day. There is a religious belief that this Prasad contains the properties of the medicinal rays of the Moon, which are extremely beneficial for physical and mental health.
From a scientific point of view, on the night of Sharad Purnima, the Moon is closest to the Earth and its rays are considered to be the most effective. It is believed that the moon's rays have some special medicinal properties, which are beneficial for the body. Kheer kept in the moonlight on the night of Sharad Purnima acquires medicinal properties. From a scientific point of view, the moon's rays have a positive effect on foods, which has a beneficial effect on health. Eating this kheer improves digestion and increases the body's immunity. Autumn begins with Sharad Purnima. At this time, there is a special kind of coolness in the atmosphere, which is considered beneficial for health. At the time of Sharad Purnima, the sky is clear and pure, due to which the moon's rays have maximum effect on the human body.