Kojagara Puja
Kannada
Kojagara Puja
About Kojagara Puja
Kojagara Puja is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Ashwin (September-October). It is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and the night is known as 'Kojagara Rat' (the night of awakening).
Devotees stay awake throughout the night, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and chanting her mantras for prosperity and blessings.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, devotional singing, and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees stay awake throughout the night, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi.
- Stay awake throughout the night.
- Perform special pujas to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Chant Lakshmi mantras throughout the night.
- Share festive meals with family and friends.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The night is spent in worship and devotion.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Lakshmi altar with flowers and decorations.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi throughout the night.
- Chant Lakshmi mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and staying awake throughout the night is believed to bring prosperity and blessings.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.