Description
Shri Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja) is one of the most auspicious nights in the Vedic calendar, celebrated on the full moon night of Ashwin month. According to sacred scriptures, it is the only night when the moon shines with all 16 divine kalas (rays of celestial nectar/Amrit). On this holy night, Goddess Mahalakshmi descends directly to Earth along with Lord Vishnu and Lord Kuber, asking “Ko Jagarti?” (“Who is awake in devotion?”) and showering boundless wealth, health, and spiritual abundance upon those who keep night vigil.
Now, you can experience the divine grace of authentic Shri Sharad Purnima Kojagari Lakshmi Puja from the comfort of your home through our dedicated online puja services. Performed live under your name and gotra by learned Vedic pandits, this ritual includes Shodashopachara worship of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu/Kuber, Mangal Kalash Sthapana, Chandra Arghya ritual, sacred Kaudi & Gomti Chakra energization, authentic guidance for the overnight Amrit Kheer preparation, and Akhand Diya lighting.
Why Perform Shri Sharad Purnima Kojagari Lakshmi Puja?
Sharad Purnima marks the birth of Goddess Lakshmi from the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan). Worshipping Maa Lakshmi on this night permanently eradicates poverty (Daridrata), grants release from debts (Rina Mukti), and ensures steady financial prosperity (Sthir Lakshmi). The celestial rays that rain down on this night charge Amrit Kheer with supreme medicinal and rejuvenating energy, healing chronic health conditions and filling the home with positive vibrations.
How We Perform Shri Sharad Purnima Kojagari Puja Online
- Personalized Sankalp: We initiate the puja specifically under your name, gotra, and family details, invoking Maa Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Kuber.
- Mangal Kalash & Altar Sthapana: Traditional invocation of sacred rivers, coconut with red cloth, mango leaves, and auspicious items inside the consecrated Kalash.
- Shodashopachara Lakshmi Pujan: Devotional offerings of fresh lotus flowers, red roses, natural attar, chandan, Janeu, and Solah Shringar items to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Chandra Deva Arghya & Mantra Japa: Offering holy Arghya (water, raw milk, akshat, and white flowers) to the full moon accompanied by sacred Chandra Beej Mantras.
- Kauri, Gomti Chakra & Prosperity Sthapana: Energizing 5 or 11 yellow Kaudi shells, Gomti Chakras, Kamalgatta, and silver coins at Maa Lakshmi’s feet to keep in your locker or safe for steady wealth.
- Amrit Kheer & Mahaprasad Consecration: Consecrating traditional cow milk Kheer with saffron, dry fruits, Makhana, and sweet Bhog before keeping it under the moon’s nectar-bearing rays.
Benefits of Shri Sharad Purnima Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
- Attainment of Sthir Lakshmi (Steady Wealth): Welcomes Goddess Lakshmi into the household and permanently dispels financial turbulence, business losses, and debts.
- Longevity, Vitality & Health (Amrit Kheer): Consuming moonlight-infused Kheer at Brahma Muhurat blesses devotees with disease-free life, glowing vitality, and mental peace.
- Appeasement of Chandra Dosha: Performing Chandra Arghya soothes malefic Moon placements, emotional instability, depression, and mental anxiety.
- Domestic Peace & Marital Harmony: Invokes the joint blessings of Lakshmi-Narayan, bringing unconditional love, harmony, and joy to the entire family.
Shri Sharad Purnima Kojagari Lakshmi Puja — Complete Preparation Guide
🌕 Kojagari Vrat Vidhi & Moonlight Ritual Guidelines
On Sharad Purnima’s midnight, Maa Lakshmi is believed to descend and ask ‘Ko Jagarti?’ (Who is awake?), showering her grace on those who stay awake in devotion:
- 🥣 Amrit Kheer: Prepare Kheer with cow’s milk and rice, place it in a silver/glass/clay bowl, cover with fine muslin, and keep it under direct moonlight overnight (or at least 4 hours) before offering it as Prasad at Brahma Muhurat.
- 🌕 Chandra Arghya: After moonrise, offer the moon Arghya with water, a little raw milk, akshat, and white flowers, chanting ‘Om Somay Namah’ or ‘Om Chandramase Namah’.
- 🪙 Prosperity Ritual: Place 5 or 11 yellow Kauri shells, a Gomti Chakra, and a silver coin at Maa Lakshmi’s feet during puja; the next morning, tie them in red cloth and keep them at your place of wealth.
- 🪔 Akhand Diya: Keep an Akhand Diya of pure cow ghee burning all night at your main door and puja place.
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🪔 Section 1: Altar, Chowki & Deity Setup
| # | Item | Quantity | Priority | Where to Find (US / Global) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maa Lakshmi & Lord Vishnu/Kuber Idol or Picture (मां लक्ष्मी व भगवान विष्णु/कुबेर देव की प्रतिमा या चित्र) | 1 pc | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon / Online puja stores |
| 2 | Wooden Platform / Altar Stool — Chowki (पूजा की लकड़ी की चौकी / बाजोट) | 1 pc | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 3 | Fresh Red or Yellow Silk/Cotton Cloth for Chowki (चौकी हेतु लाल या पीला रेशमी/सूती वस्त्र) | 1 meter | Essential | Indian fabric store / Amazon |
| 4 | Red Chunri & Sacred Dress for Maa Lakshmi (मां लक्ष्मी हेतु लाल चुनरी व पवित्र पोशाक) | 1 set | Essential | Indian fabric store / Amazon |
| 5 | Yellow Cloth or Sacred Thread — Janeu for Deities (देवताओं हेतु पीला वस्त्र व जनेऊ) | 1 cloth + 1 Janeu | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
🏺 Section 2: Mangal Kalash Setup Materials
| # | Item | Quantity | Priority | Where to Find (US / Global) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper or Brass Kalash Pot (तांबे या पीतल का मंगल कलश) | 1 pc | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 2 | Holy Gangajal & Clean Drinking Water (पवित्र गंगाजल व कलश भरने हेतु शुद्ध जल) | To fill Kalash | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 3 | Fresh Mango or Ashoka Leaves (आम या अशोक के 5 या 7 पत्ते) | 5 or 7 leaves | Essential | Indian grocery / Asian grocery |
| 4 | Water Coconut with Husk & Small Red Cloth (जटा वाला पानीदार श्रीफल व लाल कपड़ा) | 1 coconut + cloth | Essential | Any grocery store |
| 5 | Inside Kalash: Betel Nut, Coin, Turmeric Root, Rice, Durva (कलश में डालने हेतु: सुपारी, सिक्का, हल्दी गांठ, अक्षत व दूर्वा) | 1 each | Essential | Indian grocery |
🔥 Section 3: Puja, Lamp & Aarti Essentials
| # | Item | Quantity | Priority | Where to Find (US / Global) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roli (Kumkum), Sandalwood Paste & Fragrant Powders (रोली/कुमकुम, चंदन पेस्ट व सुगंधित द्रव्य) | 1 box each | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 2 | Unbroken Raw Rice Grains — Akshat (अक्षत – साबुत कच्चा चावल) | 1 bowl | Essential | Any grocery store |
| 3 | Sacred Red-Yellow Thread — Kalava/Mauli (रक्षासूत्र / कलावा / मौली) | 1 roll | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 4 | Fresh Lotus Flower — Maa Lakshmi’s favorite (कमल का ताजा पुष्प – मां लक्ष्मी का प्रिय) | 1 or 2 pcs | Essential | Whole Foods / Indian grocery |
| 5 | Fresh Red Roses, Hibiscus, Marigolds & Garland (लाल गुलाब, गुड़हल, गेंदा फूल व माला) | Fresh flowers + 1 garland | Essential | Whole Foods / Indian grocery |
| 6 | Fresh Betel Leaves, Cloves & Green Cardamoms (ताजे पान के पत्ते, लौंग व हरी इलायची) | 5 pairs each | Essential | Indian grocery |
| 7 | Natural Rose or Sandalwood Attar (प्राकृतिक गुलाब या चंदन का सुगंधित इत्र) | 1 small bottle | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 8 | Pure Cow Ghee, Brass/Clay Lamps & Cotton Wicks (शुद्ध देसी गाय का घी, दीपक व बत्तियां – अखंड दीप हेतु) | As needed (overnight lamp) | Essential | Indian grocery / Whole Foods |
| 9 | Dhoop Sticks, Incense Sticks, Camphor & Matches (धूपबत्ती, अगरबत्ती, कपूर व माचिस) | 1 packet each | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon / Walmart |
| 10 | Aarti Plate, Puja Bell & Shankh — Conch (आरती थाली, पूजा घंटी व दक्षिणावर्ती शंख) | 1 set | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
🌕 Section 4: Amrit Kheer & Moon Arghya Setup
| # | Item | Quantity | Priority | Where to Find (US / Global) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pure Cow Milk, Basmati Rice, Sugar & Saffron (शुद्ध गाय का दूध, बासमती चावल, शक्कर व केसर) | For making Kheer | Essential | Any grocery store |
| 2 | Cashews, Almonds, Raisins, Pistachios & Cardamom (खीर टॉपिंग हेतु काजू, बादाम, किशमिश, पिस्ता व इलायची) | For Kheer topping | Essential | Any grocery store |
| 3 | Silver, Glass or Clay Bowl — for keeping Kheer (खीर रखने हेतु चांदी, कांच या मिट्टी का पात्र) | 1 bowl | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 4 | Fine White Muslin Cloth — to cover Kheer under moon (चांदनी में खीर ढकने हेतु महीन सफेद मलमल कपड़ा) | 1 clean cloth | Essential | Any fabric store |
| 5 | Moon Arghya: Lotah, Pure Water, Raw Milk, Rice & White Flowers (चंद्र अर्घ्य: लोटा, जल, कच्चा दूध, अक्षत व सफेद फूल) | 1 Lota Arghya water | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
🍯 Section 5: Maa Lakshmi’s Favorite Bhog & Sweets
| # | Item | Quantity | Priority | Where to Find (US / Global) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foxnuts (Makhana) & Dry Fruits — Panchmeva (मखाना व पंचमेवा) | 100 g each | Essential | Any grocery store |
| 2 | Water Chestnut (Singhara), Puffed Lotus Seeds, Pomegranate (सिंघाड़ा, कमल गट्टा पॉप/लाई व अनार) | As desired | Recommended | Indian grocery / Any grocery store |
| 3 | White Peda, Sugar Drops (Batashe), Rock Sugar or Rasgulla (सफेद पेड़ा, बताशे, मिश्री या रसगुल्ला) | 250-500 g | Essential | Indian grocery / homemade |
| 4 | Fresh Seasonal Fruits — Custard Apple, Banana, Apple (ऋतु फल – सीताफल/शरीफा, केला, सेब आदि) | As desired | Essential | Any grocery store |
🪙 Section 6: Kaudi, Gomti Chakra & Prosperity Items
| # | Item | Quantity | Priority | Where to Find (US / Global) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Kauri Shells — Goddess Lakshmi Symbol (पीली कौड़ियां – मां लक्ष्मी का प्रतीक) | 5, 7 or 11 pcs | Essential | Indian grocery / Online puja stores |
| 2 | Sacred Gomti Chakras (पवित्र गोमती चक्र) | 5 or 11 pcs | Essential | Indian grocery / Online puja stores |
| 3 | Lotus Seeds — Kamalgatta (कमलगट्टा के दाने) | 21 grains | Recommended | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 4 | Silver Coin or Standard Currency Coins (चांदी का सिक्का या मुद्रा सिक्के) | 1 or 5 coins | Essential | Indian grocery / jeweler |
| 5 | Whole Turmeric Roots — Sabut Haldi Ganth (साबुत हल्दी की 5 गांठें) | 5 roots | Essential | Any grocery store / Indian grocery |
💍 Section 7: Maa Lakshmi Suhaag & Shringar Samagri
| # | Item | Quantity | Priority | Where to Find (US / Global) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Glass Bangles & Red Bindi Pack (लाल कांच की चूड़ियां व लाल बिंदी पैकेट) | 1 dozen + 1 packet | Essential | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 2 | Traditional Red Sindoor, Alta & Mehndi Cone (पारंपरिक लाल सिंदूर, आलता व मेहंदी कोन) | 1 each | Recommended | Indian grocery / Amazon |
| 3 | Mirror, Comb, Toe Rings & Fragrance Kit (शीशा, कंघी, बिछिया व संपूर्ण श्रृंगार किट) | 1 Shringar Kit | Recommended | Indian grocery / Amazon |
💡 Ready-Made Puja Kits & Shopping Tip
Many Indian grocery stores sell ready-made Puja kits that bundle most hard-to-find items. Check these before shopping individually!
Recommended Stores by Region:
- 🇺🇸 US: Patel Brothers, India Bazaar, Apna Bazar.
- 🇬🇧 UK: Popat stores, Laxmi stores, Veena’s.
- 🇦🇺 Australia: Pooja products, Tales of India, India at home.
- 🇨🇦 Canada: Puja hut, Bombay spices, Bhagyasri stores.
🙏 Dakshina / Tips Policy
Dakshina (traditional priest’s offering) and any gratuity/tips from the customer go directly to the Pandit. PujaAtHome does not take any share of Dakshina — it is separate from the operational pricing above.
- Dakshina is a voluntary, sacred tradition — it is between the devotee and the Pandit.
- If customers feel happy with the Pandit’s conduct and the quality of the puja, they may offer Dakshina directly.
- Suggested Dakshina guidance: $11 – $101, or as per the devotee’s wish.
⭐ Special Note for Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi) Puja
The Amrit Kheer must rest under direct moonlight (overnight or at least 4 hours) before being taken as Prasad the next morning at Brahma Muhurat. Keep an Akhand Diya of pure cow ghee burning all night at your main door and puja place to welcome Maa Lakshmi.
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