MT News Service
Jammu, October 25:
This year, in 2023, Sharad Purnima falls on Saturday, October 28th. Mahant Rohit Shastri, President of Shri kailakh jyotish avim Vedic Sanathan trust , explained that among all the Purnimas occurring in the year, the Purnima of Ashwin month is considered the best. It is known by various names, including Sharad Purnima, Sharad Utsav, Raas Purnima, Kojaagari Purnima, and Kamala Purnima. To attain happiness, prosperity, a long life, good health, and wealth, people should perform a special puja in the morning, taking a bath, self-worship, and worshiping Lord Ganesha, Lakshminarayan, and their Ishta Deva. After that, they should have a meal only after offering Arghya to the moon. The Sharad Purnima date is Saturday, October 28th, starting at 4:18 AM and lasting until 1:54 AM. The sunrise will occur at 4:06 AM on Saturday evening.Sharad Purnima fast on October 28th, Saturday.
In a statement issued to mercury times, according to Indian time, this lunar eclipse will start at 01:05 AM (25-05) on the night of October 28/29 and will end at 02:24 AM (26-24) late at night. This eclipse will be visible all over India. In other words, the total duration of this eclipse will be 1 hour and 18 minutes. On Saturday, October 28, the moonrise will occur at 4:06 PM. According to Indian time, the Sutak (inauspicious time) will begin at 4:05 PM in the evening of October 28. In this eclipse, the moon’s disk will be partially covered from the south. It is said that during Sharad Purnima night, moonlight is like nectar. On this night, people prepare Kheer and place it under the moonlight. It is believed that the moonlight bestows a special kind of energy upon the Kheer, making it beneficial for health. The next day, people take a bath and offer the Kheer as Prasad to the deities. Then, they offer the Prasad to three Brahmins or young girls and distribute the Prasad within their families. Consuming this Kheer is said to help alleviate various ailments.Those observing the Purnima fast should perform moon worship, offer Arghya, and other rituals after the eclipse ends.
On Sharad Purnima night, people are advised to watch the moon for 25 to 30 minutes to improve their eye health. They should chant specific mantras and perform rituals according to their beliefs and traditions to gain the moon’s blessings.
According to mythological stories, Lord Krishna performed the Maharaas with the Gopis on this day. Hence, it is also known as Raas Purnima. It is believed that on Sharad Purnima night, the moon’s rays turn into nectar. People follow a custom of offering Kheer to the moon and then consuming it as Prasad.
*For the attainment of wealth and prosperity, perform the following rituals:*
On Sharad Purnima night, light 21 ghee lamps in your home, recite the Sri Suktam 21 times, chant the “Om Som Somaya Namaha” mantra with a pearl or crystal mala, recite other mantras, and meditate on the moonlight for 25 to 30 minutes. These practices are said to enhance your life.
Sharad Purnima is a significant occasion to perform acts of charity and spiritual activities. By following the guidance provided here, one can attain happiness, prosperity, and wealth.
