Sharad Purnima 2024: Puja Vidhi and Best Time for Kheer Offering

Sharad Purnima 2024 Puja Vidhi 2024: In Hinduism, Sharad Purnima is extremely important. It falls on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin every year. The day after Sharad Purnima marks the beginning of the Kartik month. According to mythological beliefs, the moonlight on this night showers Amrit (nectar). This is the reason why people place kheer (a sweet rice pudding) under the open sky in the moonlight. It is believed that consuming this kheer brings good health and prosperity.

When to Make Kheer on Sharad Purnima 2024Kheer for Sharad Purnima should be made on October 16, 2024. Make the kheer during day time, before the moon comes up. Timings to Place Kheer on Sharad Purnima 2024The kheer should be placed under moon light after 8:40 PM on Sharad Purnima. At this time, the moon will be in its full glory, complete with all 16 of its phases. Leave the kheer under the moonlight for the entire night and consume it in the morning. This is said to benefit both your health and your luck. Also See: Significance Of Making Kheer On Sharad PurnimaIt's believed that the moon showers Amrit when it is full with all 16 of its phases on Sharad Purnima. That's why people place kheer under the sky on this day, hoping that drops of this Amrit will fall into the kheer. It's said that eating this nectar-infused kheer keeps one healthy forever. Additionally, this day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Goddess Lakshmi in some places, and special prayers are offered to her.

Sharad Purnima Puja Vidhi 2024After taking a bath, wear clean and fresh clothes. Clean the northeast corner of your home and place a red cloth on a platform (chowki). Install pictures or idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Chandra (Moon God). For the puja, gather offerings like rice grains (Akshat), Ganga water, incense (Dhoop), a lamp (Deepak), camphor (Kapoor), flowers, betel nuts (Supari), and betel leaves (Paan leaves).Next, bathe the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu with milk and Ganga water. The deities are then offered Naivedya, which is followed by offering them Aarti. Kheer is offered to goddess Lakshmi as a part of the ritual. The moon god is worshipped by offering jal, rice and phool (flowers). The kheer is placed under the moonlight. The kheer is distributed as prasad the next day. Don't forget to consume the prasad. Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.