Kojagori Lakshmi Puja: for those who stay awake
On the full moon night of Ashvin, homes worship Lakshmi. The name itself holds the heart of the puja.
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What Kojagari means
The festival falls on the full moon of Ashvin, at the end of the monsoon. In Bengal, Tripura, Assam and Mithila the night is called Kojagari Purnima; in Bengali, Kojagari means 'one who is awake'. (Source: Wikipedia, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja)
Why stay awake
The belief is that Lakshmi visits homes, checks who is awake, and blesses only those who are. In Nepal too, Hindus stay up all night to honour her. (Source: Wikipedia, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja)
Bhog and fasting
Kheer is offered to the deities. In northern and central India it is left overnight under the moonlight in an open space and eaten as prasad the next day, in the belief that it gathers amrita. Many people fast for the whole day. (Source: Wikipedia, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja)
Who else is worshipped
Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, is the main deity. Radha Krishna, Shiva Parvati, Lakshmi Narayana and the moon god are also worshipped, and in places Indra and his elephant Airavata. Temple deities are usually dressed in white. (Source: Wikipedia, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja)
💡 Confirm the date and puja time in your panjika. If you plan to stay up, a family session of stories or songs makes the night pass easily.
Questions
- What is Kojagori Lakshmi Puja?
- Lakshmi worship on the full moon night of Ashvin. Kojagari means 'one who is awake'.
- Why stay awake on Kojagari Purnima?
- It is believed Lakshmi checks who is awake and blesses only them.
- What is offered in Kojagori Lakshmi Puja?
- Kheer is offered; in many regions it is left in the moonlight and eaten as prasad next day.
- When is Lakshmi Puja 2027?
- The date and timings are on our Lakshmi Puja 2027 page, with sources.
See also
Lakshmi Puja 2027Purnima 2027Kali Puja and DiwaliSindoor Khela