Eastern India abuzz with Lakshmi Puja celebrations on sharad purnima

In the states of West Bengal, Orissa, and Assam, the full moon day of the lunar month of Ashwin holds great significance as it is the most important day for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi. This auspicious occasion, known as Kojagar Puja, is celebrated with fervor.

It is believed that on Sharad Purnima, Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, made her appearance during the churning of the ocean, making it the birth anniversary of the goddess. Families and communities across these regions began celebrating Kojagar Puja from early Saturday morning, with priests performing rituals and women of the house worshiping Goddess Lakshmi with devotion, preparing traditional offerings like Alpana and Nadu.

Kojagar Puja is a day of deep religious significance, and priests have been busy conducting Lakshmi Puja in households since morning. The atmosphere is filled with devotion as families come together to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and wealth. This tradition is an integral part of the cultural heritage in West Bengal, Orissa, and Assam, where communities come together to celebrate the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi on the auspicious occasion of Sharad Purnima.