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In this very sacred series of Sanatan Hindu culture and festivals, the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month has a different spiritual and astrological significance. on this auspicious date Sharad Purnima (Sharad Purnima 2026) Or Kojagari Purnima It is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India in the name of. According to religious beliefs, Sharad Purnima is considered the most special and miraculous among all the full moon dates that occur throughout the year. It is believed that on this special night the goddess of wealth, glory and opulence Maa Lakshmi She goes on a tour of the earth and sees which devotees are awake at night and worshiping her. The tradition of keeping vigil on this night and keeping kheer in the moonlight is centuries old. Let us know in detail why Jagran on the night of Sharad Purnima is considered so fruitful and what mythological secrets related to Mother Lakshmi and Lord Shri Krishna are hidden behind it.
What is the religious and spiritual secret of staying awake all night (Jagran) on Sharad Purnima?
According to the texts and beliefs of Sanatan Dharma, this magical night of Sharad Purnima is not like ordinary nights. There are many mythological and scientific beliefs associated with this night. The most important belief is that on the midnight of Sharad Purnima, Goddess Lakshmi comes to the earth riding on her vehicle owl and she goes to the door of every house and sees who is awake.
There is a famous saying in Sanskrit- “To Jagarti?” Which means “Who is awake?”. Due to this, this full moon is named ‘Kojagari Purnima’. It is believed that the devotees who stay awake and chant the mantras, bhajans and kirtans of Goddess Lakshmi instead of sleeping on this night, Goddess Lakshmi bestows her special blessings on them. Poverty goes away from their lives forever and happiness, peace and permanent prosperity reside in the house. Therefore, sleeping is prohibited on this night and special rules for night vigil have been prescribed.
Amazing scientific and religious combination of 16 phases of the moon and nectar rain
According to religious and astrological scriptures, Sharad Purnima is the only night of the year when the moon is at its full strength. 16 Kalas (16 Kalas) Filled with light and shines in the sky. This wonderful light of the full moon contains medicinal properties and special energy.
It is believed that on this night the moon is directly illuminated by the rays of the moon. rain of nectar it occurs. This is the reason why in North India and other parts of the country, kheer made of milk is kept under the open sky on a moonlit night, so that the rays of the moon fall on it and it becomes nectar in the form of Prasad. Staying awake in this nectar-filled moonlight and chanting bhajans and kirtans at night calms the nerves of the body, gives immense peace to the mind, removes mental stress and infuses positive energy in the body. From health point of view, staying awake this night and taking advantage of moonlight is considered very beneficial.
The history of Sharad Purnima is related to the ‘Maharas’ of Lord Shri Krishna and Gopis.
This holy night of Sharad Purnima has a very deep connection with the activities of Lord Shri Krishna. sacred texts of hindu religion Bhagwat Puran There is a very beautiful and detailed description of the fact that on this cool and beautiful night of Sharad Purnima, Lord Shri Krishna sat with the Gopis on the banks of river Yamuna in Vrindavan. Maharas Had composed.
According to the legend, when Lord Krishna played such a magical and mesmerizing tune on his flute, listening to that enchanting music, all the Gopis of Braj lost their senses and were drawn towards the banks of Yamuna. Lord Krishna, with the help of his Yogamaya, prolonged that night and performed Raasleela with all the Gopis. This Maharasa is considered a symbol of the union of soul and God. This is the reason that organizing music, dance, bhajan-kirtan and collective awakening of Lord Krishna and Mother Lakshmi on the night of Sharad Purnima gives special spiritual joy and virtue.
When is Sharad Purnima 2026 this year? Know the exact date and time
If you also want to get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi by observing fast on Sharad Purnima this year, then you should know the exact date and time. According to Vedic calendar, this year the beginning of Ashwin Purnima Tithi October 25 at 11:55 am will happen, while the end of this date On October 26 at 09:41 am will be.
According to the rules of Udaya Tithi and Ratri Vyapini Purnima, this great festival of Sharad Purnima 25 October 2026 Will be celebrated only. On this day, keeping vigil while sitting under the sky at night, reciting Sri Sukta of Goddess Lakshmi and offering milk-rice kheer will be very auspicious.