Sharad Purnima is observed on the full moon date of the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. According to the scriptures, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day holdsgreat significance in the Hindu religion. It is also known as Kojagari. This year, Sharad Purnima will be celebrated on Saturday, October 28.
It is very auspicious to see the moon at night on this day as it is believed to provide coolness to the mind. A lunar eclipse is also occurring on Sharad Purnima this year which will be visible in India. Nine hours in advance i.e. after 4 pm, the Sutak period of this eclipse will begin but the expert shared that there are four auspicious times for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi from morning to afternoon of October 28.
During this time, the devotees perform Lakshmi Pujan with proper rituals. According to the mythology, it is believed that on the day of Sharad Purnima, Goddess Lakshmi appeared from the churning of the ocean. Therefore, by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day, she becomes happy and the devotees also get happiness, prosperity and good fortune.
In such a situation, if you are worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day, then which method of worship is considered auspicious and which mantras should be chanted during the worship. It is important to know about this.
Let us know in detail from Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi in this article.
Goddess Lakshmi is especially worshipped on the day of Sharad Purnima. Mother has eight forms: Dhanalakshmi, Dhanyalakshmi, Raj Lakshmi, Vaibhav Lakshmi, Aishwarya Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Kamala Lakshmi and Vijay Lakshmi. The person who worships Goddess Lakshmi with true heart, all his wishes are fulfilled.
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On this day, take a bath in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and clean the temple. Then prepare to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. For this, spread a red or yellow coloured cloth on the stool. After this install the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. Light a ghee lamp in front of the idol, sprinkle it with Ganga water and then apply Tilak and Roli. Offer yellow or white sweets to Mata Lakshmi and Shri Hari and offer flowers.
On the day of Sharad Purnima, keep kheer made from cow's milk in a small vessel and keep it covered with a sieve in the moonlight. After this, after performing the Aarti of Lord Ganesha in Brahma Muhurta, recite Lord Vishnu Sahastranam, Sri Sukta, Madhurashtakam, Kanakdhara Stotra. The next day, after waking up in Brahma Muhurta and taking a bath, offer Kheer to Goddess Lakshmi and then consume it yourself as Prasad.
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To get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, worship her properly on the day of Sharad Purnima and chant this mantra.
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasidh Prasidh Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
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Chanting Kubera Mantra on the day of Sharad Purnima is considered very auspicious. By doing this the person attains happiness, prosperity and wealth.
'Om Yakshay Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhan Dhanyadhipataye
Dhan Dhanya Samridhhi Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha'
On the day of Sharad Purnima, go to Shiva temple and worship Shivalinga and perform Jalabhishek. After this chant this mantra.
'Panchvaktrah Karagraih Swardashbhishchaiva Dharayan
Abhayam Prasadam Shaktim Shulan Khatwangmishwarah
Dakshah Karaivamkaishch Bhujang Chakshasutrakam
Damrukam Neelotpalam Beejapoorakamuktamam'
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