October 15, 2024 / 07:00 IST
Kojagara Puja 2024 Date, Time and more
Kojagara Puja, also known as Kojagara Vrat, is a major festival celebrated with great devotion, especially in West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam. This year it will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Devotees observe a special fast, known as Kojagara Vrat, and stay awake throughout the night in a tradition called Jagarana. It is believed that on this night, Goddess Lakshmi descends to Earth to bless those who remain vigilant, bestowing them with wealth and prosperity.
Kojagara Vrat 2024: Date and Time
| Event | Date/Time |
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| Kojagara Puja | Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
| Kojagara Puja Nishita Time | 11:43 PM to 12:33 AM, Oct 17 |
| Moonrise on Kojagara Puja Day | 05:06 PM |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 08:40 PM on Oct 16, 2024 |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 04:55 PM on Oct 17, 2024 |
Kojagara Puja 2024: Significance The word "Kojagara" comes from the phrase "Ko Jagarti," which means "Who is awake?" It refers to the tradition of staying awake on the night of Ashwin Purnima, in devotion to Goddess Lakshmi. According to legend, on this night, the goddess roams the Earth to bless those who are awake with wealth, prosperity, and happiness. The fast is also known as Kaumudi Vrat, as the full moon of Ashwin month is called Kaumudi.
In many parts of India, Kojagara Puja coincides with the more commonly known Sharad Purnima. However, while many parts of India celebrate Diwali’s Amavasya Tithi as the primary Lakshmi Puja, the people of West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam honour the goddess on Ashwin Purnima.
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Kojagara Puja 2024: Rituals- On Kojagara Puja, devotees perform a special worship of Goddess Lakshmi, offering prayers, flowers, and sweets. Coconut water is consumed, and families often play the traditional game of Chausar as a way of staying awake and alert throughout the night.
- The night is spent in Jagarana (keeping vigil) to welcome the goddess. Devotees believe that observing this fast brings divine blessings and helps overcome financial difficulties. This tradition is rooted in the ancient belief that Goddess Lakshmi is pleased by the devotion of those who remain awake, offering them wealth and abundance.
Kojagara Puja is more than just a night of fasting and prayers; it is a celebration of the goddess’s grace and the hope for prosperity. Observing this fast is believed to bring financial stability, good health, and happiness, and devotees see it as an opportunity to seek Goddess Lakshmi's blessings. The night of Ashwin Purnima, filled with the brilliance of the full moon, becomes a symbol of divine light illuminating the path to wealth and spiritual well-being.
As we prepare to observe Kojagara Puja on October 16, 2024, let us approach this sacred night with devotion, remaining vigilant and seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and joy in our lives.
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