Wed Oct 16 09:41:55 UTC 2024: ## Sharad Purnima: Celebrate with Kheer and Lunar Blessings
Today marks the auspicious occasion of Sharad Purnima, a festival celebrated with great fervor across India. Also known as Kojagara Purnima and Ras Purnima, this day marks the full moon in the month of Ashwin, when the moon shines at its brightest, showering the earth with its nectarous glow.
One of the key rituals of Sharad Purnima is the preparation of a special kheer (rice pudding), which is kept under the moonlight throughout the night. Legend has it that this kheer, infused with the moon’s celestial energy, holds the power to cure ailments, improve eyesight, and bring prosperity. It is believed that consuming this kheer not only promotes good health and wealth but also grants the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
This year, the moonrise on Sharad Purnima, which falls on October 16th, is at 5:04 PM. The auspicious time to place the kheer under the moonlight is between 7:18 PM and 8:40 PM. However, even if you miss this window, you can still benefit from the moon’s blessings by placing the kheer out before 8:40 PM.
So, celebrate Sharad Purnima with the traditional ritual of offering kheer to the moon and embrace the blessings of prosperity, good health, and lunar energy.
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