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Kojagara Puja 28 OCtober
October 28, 2023 @ 3:47 am - October 29, 2023 @ 1:23 am IST
Kojagara Puja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in India, especially in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam. It falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashwin, which usually falls in October or November.
Details about Kojagara Puja
On this day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. The festival is also known as Bengal Lakshmi Puja, and it marks the end of the harvest season in India.
The preparations for Kojagara Puja begin a day before the festival. People clean their homes and decorate them with beautiful Rangolis or Alpana, which are colorful patterns drawn on the floor using rice flour. They also decorate the puja mandap or the altar with flowers, lights, and other decorative items.
Arrangements for Kojagara Puja
On the day of the festival, devotees observe a fast and offer special prayers and offerings to Goddess Lakshmi. The puja ceremony starts at midnight and lasts till dawn. People offer various items like flowers, fruits, sweets, and other delicacies to the goddess. They also light diyas or lamps to seek her blessings.
In some regions, people also worship Lord Shiva on this day. The festival is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm, and people exchange greetings and gifts with their friends and family.
Kojagara Puja is a significant festival of Hindus, especially in Eastern India. It is a time to seek blessings from Goddess Lakshmi and usher in prosperity and good fortune in our lives.