Kojagiri’ - The divine night of healing body, mind, soul
‘Kojagiri’ - The divine night of healing body, mind, soul Source: The Hitavada Date: 15 Oct 2016 11:13:50 1 By Rajendra Diwe , ‘Kojagiri Pournima’ also popular as ‘Sharad Poornima’, ‘Kojagara’ or ‘Kumar Purnima’ in various parts of the country, is basically an harvest festival. Goddess Mahalaxmi, a symbol of prosperity is worshipped on this day. The day brings together two major aspects in the lives of farmers prosperity through good harvests and spiritual blessings from a divine power which oversees all human achievement and endeavour. Religious importance According to Marathi scriptures, ‘Kojagiri Pournima’ is defined as the full moon night when Goddess Mahalaxmi visits every house asking ‘Kojagarti’ — Who is awake? Kojagiri means ‘Staying Awake’. The festival is known as ‘Kojagar’ as Goddess Lakshmi is called ‘Jagirti’. Hence, it is aptly said: Nishithe Varada Lakshmi Ko Jagartiti Bhashini; Jagati Bhramate Tasya Lokchesthavalokini; Tasmai Vittang Praya