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Sharad Purnima

Sharad Purnima (also known as Kumara Purnima, Kojagari Purnima, Navanna Purnima, Kojagrat Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima) is a religious festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin (September to October), marking the end of the monsoon season.The full moon night is celebrated in different ways in various cultural regions across Indian subcontinent.

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Cold buffalo milk, cooked rice and sugar as per taste
ABCDEF7 · M Best Comment
Sharad Purnima also known as Rass Purnima is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, devotees take a holy dip in the river and pray for happiness and prosperity. On this day, devotees fast, take the holy dip, and also prepare rice kheer using Ganga Jal and keep it under the moonlight and then the next day, the kheer is consumed as bhog.

Why is kheer made on this day and kept under full moon?
As per Hindu religion, Sharad Purnima marks the beginning of the winter months, and on this day, Chandra Dev (moon) is worshipped. As a tradition, people make rice kheer on the night of Sharad Purnima and keep it under the open sky in silverware, and consume it the next morning. It is believed that the winter dew brings down the lactic content of milk and the bright light of the moon reduces the starch level of rice, and when served in silverware, the kheer helps boost the immune system. Also, it is believed that the rays of the moon have certain healing properties that nourish the human body.

It is also believed that on this day, Maa Lakshmi comes to roam around the earth, and those who invoke her at night on Sharad Purnima by offering kheer to the moon receive the grace of the deity.

LadyGrace · 70-79
I'm not trying to tell you what to do, beloved, but you said you had received Jesus as Savior.
Sharad Purnima also known as Rass Purnima is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. One of the ten commandments of God is that we should have no other gods or images before us. It says we are not to pray to them. We cannot worship two gods, says His Word. We are not to pray to two gods, but only worship one. Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, so that is why he alone deserves all the praise and glory. God also says not to worship the stars or moon. I love you and I'm so proud of you and I will be keeping you in my prayers.
@LadyGrace I have heard or read about this. But guess hindus or specially Indians don't think like that because they believe God is in many different forms. 🤓
LadyGrace · 70-79
@littlepuppywantanewlife yes I am aware of that. But the Bible says Jesus is not in idols. She will have to decide for herself.
Authoritarian · 22-25, M
It’s called Kojagiri pournima in my location.
I had kheer last week. It's delicious if you add some almonds in it.
KingofBones1 · 46-50, M
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