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News Topical, Digital Desk : The festival of Sharad Purnima is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. This day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. On this auspicious occasion, Goddess Lakshmi is being worshipped with devotion. Also, in the evening, the moon will be worshipped. On the night of Sharad Purnima, the moon is full of all its sixteen phases.
Religious belief holds that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Sharad Purnima increases a devotee's happiness and good fortune, and also strengthens their financial situation. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi with devotion, bathe, meditate, and then donate food and money according to their financial situation. But do you know why kheer is kept in the moonlight on the night of Sharad Purnima? Let's learn all about it.
Importance of Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Sanatan scriptures state that Goddess Lakshmi incarnated on Sharad Purnima. Furthermore, Lord Krishna performed Raas Leela on the night of Sharad Purnima. The moon is full of its sixteen phases on the night of Sharad Purnima. It is also said that Goddess Lakshmi visits Earth on the night of Sharad Purnima. Therefore, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped with devotion on Sharad Purnima.
Why is kheer kept?
Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is very fond of rice pudding. Rice pudding is offered to her during pujas. The moon is also closely associated with the color white. Goddess Lakshmi also loves the color white. Astrologers recommend donating white items for this purpose.
On the night of Sharad Purnima, Goddess Lakshmi visits the earth. During this time, she observes the actions of individuals. It is said that those engaged in virtuous deeds receive special blessings from Goddess Lakshmi. Keeping kheer in the moonlight makes it equivalent to nectar. It is offered to Lord Vishnu during puja the next day. The kheer is then consumed as prasad by the entire family.
It is said that placing kheer in the moonlight on the night of Sharad Purnima and consuming it as prasad after a puja the next day bestows the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi upon one. It also relieves mental stress and brings positive energy into the home.
Auspicious time to keep Kheer in the moonlight
Astrologers believe that the moonrise time on Sharad Purnima is 5:27 pm. Simply put, the moon can be seen at 6:17 pm. However, the time for moonrise may vary depending on the region. The moon will be full of its sixteen phases after one prahar at night. For this, seekers can place kheer (sweet rice pudding) in the moonlight after 9 pm.
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