Do you know that on 2025, Sharad Purnima, Goddess Lakshmi descends on earth and on this night the moon is closest to the earth? By lighting a lamp at the main gate of the house, the grace of Goddess Lakshmi directly reaches your house. Also, the tradition of keeping kheer in the open sky
Sharad purnima 2025: The festival of Sharad Purnima will be celebrated on 6 October two days later. It is believed that on this night the moon is closest to the Earth. Sharad Purnima fast is also very important. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, descended on this day. It is believed that fasting and worshiping on this day brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house.
According to Narada Purana, Goddess Lakshmi rides an owl on the night of Sharad Purnima and visits the earth. Therefore, special worship and archana of Goddess Lakshmi is performed on this day. It is said that on this day Goddess Lakshmi blesses her devotees of wealth, prosperity, fame and opulence. Therefore, the goddess should be welcomed by lighting a lamp at the main gate of the house.
Sharad Purnima night is very special
According to the scriptures, on the night of Sharad Purnima, Lord Krishna created a grand Maharas with Radha and Gopis in Vrindavan. It is said that on this day Lord Krishna took various forms to dance with the gopis. This divine Raas Leela is not only a dance, but also a unique symbol of love, devotion and bliss.
Descent of Goddess Lakshmi
Goddess Lakshmi appeared during the sea churning on the night of Sharad Purnima. Therefore, Sharad Purnima is considered a special day for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi. In many places, unmarried girls worship Sun and Chandra Dev on this day and receive their blessings.
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Why is the kheer placed under the open sky?
There is a tradition of keeping kheer under the open sky on Sharad Purnima. It is said that the moonlight of this night brings nectar. By eating this kheer, the boon of good health and the grace of Goddess Lakshmi are obtained. Therefore, people keep kheer in the moon on the night of Sharad Purnima and then eat it the next morning. It is said that eating kheer kept in the moonlight on the night of Sharad Purnima gives a person to get good luck and the family gets relief from diseases.
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