Sharad Purnima 2023: Sharad Purnima has special significance in the Hindu religion. In many places, it is also known as Kaumudi Vrat or Kojagari Purnima. It is believed that performing proper puja on this day brings happiness, peace, and prosperity in the house. There is also a tradition of making rice kheer on this day. So let us know why Kheer is made on Sharad Purnima.
Sharad Purnima 2023: Sharad Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. On this day, the Moon God is closest to the earth. Sharad Purnima is also known as Raas Purnima.
Sharad Purnima has special significance in the Hindu religion. This time Sharad Purnima is today i.e. on 28th October. The last lunar eclipse of the year is also going to occur on this day. It is believed that Sharad Purnima is also dedicated to Lord Krishna. On this day, devotees take a bath in the river and pray for the happiness and prosperity of the family. Many devotees also keep fast on this day.
There is a tradition of making rice kheer on the day of Sharad Purnima. On this day, Kheer is kept in the moonlight, and the next day people consume it as Prasad. So let us know, why rice kheer is made on Sharad Purnima.
According to mythology, Sharad Purnima is considered the beginning of winter. The night of Sharad Purnima is very beautiful. It is believed that there is rain of nectar on the night of Sharad Purnima, hence people keep rice kheer in a vessel at night under the open sky and eat it after taking a bath the next morning. It is also believed that this kheer should be kept in a silver vessel.
According to astrologers, this kheer helps in keeping the body healthy. It boosts the immune system. Additionally, it is also believed that the properties present in moonlight nourish the human body.
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