A very happy Sharad Purnima to you and your family!!
Sharad Poornima is also known as Kojaagari
Poornima or Kumar Poornima. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the
Hindu lunar month of Ashvin. The brightness of the full moon brings special
joy. It is believed that on this day, the Moon through its rays showers
amrit or elixir of life on earth. It is also referred to as Rasa Poornima,
or Sharath Poornima.
The “Sharad” in Sharad Poornima signifies the “Sharad ritu” (season)
of the year. Basically a harvest festival, it also has religious significance.
It is believed that on this night Goddess Lakshmi visits from place to place
asking Kojagari (meaning “Who is awake”) and bless those who are
found awake. Therefore, people don’t sleep this night and spend whole
night singing, dancing and remembering god. Another belief is that Goddess
Lakshmi was born on Sharad Poornima.
[ P.S - These were the first shots taken from manual mood of my camera and it was really a divine and a dream come true experience for me :) ]
As per Hindu mythology, it is believed that the
Maha-Raas (form of dance) of Radha Krishna along with their gopis takes place
on the night of Sharad Purnima, which is why Sharad Purnima Puja is also known
as Raas Purnima.
It has got some medical significance too. It is considered that the Moon and the Earth are at a closer
distance on Sharad Poornima night. Due to this, the rays of the moon have
several curative properties. Keeping food under the moonlight nourishes
both the body and the soul. That is why, Kheer is prepared at kept under
moonlight for the whole night and eaten in morning, on the next day.
Along with this, it has got some spiritual significance too, not only the Sharad purnimaor this full moon but all the full moons.
The full moon’s spiritual meaning illuminates a time of
heightened emotions and potent creativity.
When the moon is fully illuminated by the sun’s rays, the
view from Earth is that of a complete orb, seemingly emitting its own light.
Time spent under this reflected light of the full moon has the power to be
transformational, intense, and inspiring. It can also add intensity to whatever
emotions are living in you, so it’s helpful to be intentional about what you
are focusing on.
The full moon offers an opportunity to sit in the fullness
of your life. It is a time to feel deep gratitude for the many blessings you
have and experience. It is also a powerful time to recommit yourself to the
projects and relationships that mean the most to you. Let the light of the full
moon illuminate what is working for you and amplify those areas by being
intentional about the ways you will move forward in your life. The practice of
gratitude is both simple and profound, and the energy of a full moon can create
a heightened experience of bliss as you bask in all of the goodness that
surrounds you.
There is a profound and spiritual connection between the
full moon, the tides, and our emotions. The full moon is often experienced
as a time of deep emotional
intensity. Just as the full moon pulls on the tides and creates more
dramatic tidal changes between highs and lows, some people ( including me :( ) experience the same
in their emotional lives. Bringing awareness to the lunar cycle and preparing
yourself through meditation and scheduling can go a long way in avoiding the emotional
roller coaster that some people experience with this phase. Offer yourself a
healthy dose of compassion and some extra self-care during this time of the
lunar cycle.
Shot by : Kamya Shot with : Canon 1500 D
Edited with : Lightroom ( Lr )
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