Wed Oct 16 14:06:07 UTC 2024: ## Sharad Purnima 2024: Moonrise Time, Lakshmi Mantra, and Rituals

**New Delhi:** Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagiri Purnima, falls on October 16th and 17th this year. It is a significant festival in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

**Moonrise and Puja Timing:**

* The full moon will be visible from 7:00 PM on October 16th and will last until 5:22 PM on October 17th.
* The auspicious moonrise for Sharad Purnima will be at 5:05 PM on October 16th, but the time for offering prayers is after 8:41 PM.
* Specific moonrise times may vary slightly depending on the city.

**Rituals and Significance:**

* Devotees traditionally bathe in the Ganges and perform charitable acts on this day.
* A popular ritual is to place kheer (sweet rice pudding) under the moonlight overnight and consume it the next day.
* Students often worship Goddess Lakshmi for academic success, wealth, and good fortune.

**Mantra for Students:**

* “ऊं श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं ऊं महालक्ष्मी नमः-ऊं श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्रमसे नमः”
* This mantra is believed to invoke Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings for knowledge, prosperity, and well-being.

**Sharad Purnima is a time for spiritual reflection, seeking blessings, and celebrating the abundance of the harvest season.**

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