Kojagari Puja is also known as Bengal's Lakshmi Puja and is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi who is regarded as Goddess of wealth and prosperity. This auspicious ritual of Kojagari Puja is observed with boundless cheer and adherence in the states of India.

When is Kojagari Puja actually celebrated

As per the Georgia calendar, Kojagari Puja 2020 falls on the 30th of the month of October. According to the Hindu Lunar calendar, Kojagari Puja is celebrated on Purnima in the month of Ashwin to seek divine blessings from Goddess Lakshmi.

Kojagari Puja Signifcance

Devotees perform Kojagari Puja to please Goddess Lakshmi and seek significant blessings in the form of wealth and prosperity. In the Hindu religion, it is believed that the Purnima of Ashwin month is acknowledged as a night of awakening as Goddess Lakshmi arrives on earth to bless her devotees.

The midnight of Purnima of Ashwin month is the correct time for observing the rituals of Kojagari Puja as the word Kojagarn stands for keeping vigil overnight. Devotees stay awake till midnight and then they perform the rituals of Kojagari Puja where they worship Goddess Lakshmi to gain divine blessings from Goddess Lakshmi.

What to do on Kojagari Puja

This ritual is generally observed by married women. Women, fast on this day for significant results. Devotees must break their fast after the Kojagari Puja is accomplished. The idol or image of Goddess Lakshmi is decorated with fresh flowers and kheer as well as khichdi is offered as naivedyam to the deity.

Women draw Alpana in front of the door of their house as it symbolizes the feet of Goddess Lakshmi. Decorate your house with earthen lamps as it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits all the houses to bestow her devotee with divine blessings. Observe vigil overnight and recite mantras as well as perform bhajan, kirtans to appease Goddess Lakshmi.

Benefits of Kojagari Puja

Performing rituals of Kojagari Puja with true devotion bestows the devotees with the following benefits:

• Devotees life will be blessed with good health and wealth.
• Performing Kojagari Puja on Purnima brings happiness into the devotee’s life.
• Observing Kojagari Puja bestows the devotees with prosperity and longevity.
• Goddess Lakshmi bestows the devotees with good fortune and immense fertility.