Kojagara Lakshmi Puja is considered one of the best ways to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Every year it is celebrated on the full moon night of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin.
On this night, Goddess Lakshmi is believed to descend upon the earth. It’s believed that she only enters the homes of select people. Those blessed by her find abundance in their homes. The festival is predominantly celebrated in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam. As Kojagara Lakshmi Puja takes place on the night of Sharad Purnima, it is also known as Kojagari Purnima. It’s also known as the name of Bengali Lakshmi Puja.
Date of Kojagara Puja
According to Drik Panchang, Kojagara Puja is performed on the night of Sharad Purnima. This year, the Ashwin Purnima tithi begins on Monday, 6 October at 12:23 pm and ends on Tuesday, 7 October at 9:16 am. Based on the timing of the puja, Kojagara Puja will be observed on Monday, 6 October.
Muhurat for Kojagara Puja
The puja is performed at night, and the Nishita Muhurat is considered most auspicious.
The ideal time for Kojagara Puja is from 11:45 pm to 12:34 am.
On this day, Brahma Muhurat will be from 4:39 am to 5:28 am. Abhijit Muhurat, another auspicious time, falls between 11:45 am and 12:32 pm. During Kojagara Puja, the celestial combination includes Dhruva Yoga and Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra.
Moonrise Timing on Kojagara Puja
On 6 October, moonrise will take place at 5:27 pm. Moonset will be on 7 October at 6:14 am.
Kojagara Puja: Whose Homes Does Goddess Lakshmi visit?
According to religious belief, on the night of Kojagara Lakshmi Puja Goddess Lakshmi roams the earth. She looks for homes that are kept clean and well lit. She then enters these homes and asks, “Who is awake?” This is why the ritual is called Kojagara Lakshmi Puja. People celebrate by preparing several offerings for the goddess, which includes fruits and sweets.
Those who light their homes beautifully and remain awake through the night are blessed with her presence. With Goddess Lakshmi’s grace, such households are said to be filled with wealth, happiness, prosperity and abundance.