showers Amrit or Elixir of life towards Earth.
It's a Full Moon night in the Autumn season. This night has both cultural & scientific significance and it is celebrated differently in different cultures.
Cultural Significance -
As per the popular Hindu believes this night, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fulfilment come to earth to visit her devotees and bless them with abundance of wealth and fortune.
So this night is celebrated by staying up late.
Kojagiri means "who is awake" and we Hindus believe that it is important for us to stay up late this night drinking milk, singing or watching the beauty of moon or chanting or dancing.
In some Indian cultures, this day people celebrate the eldest daughter at home.
Some play Dandiya whole night.
This day is also known by Kumar Purnima or Kartikeya Purnima is some regions of India.
The believe behind this is that unmarried girls should pray to the moon or sun for better life partner by worshipping Lord Kartikeya. the eldest son of Mahadev and Devi Parvati.
Lord Karikeya is known for his bravery and beauty.
Scientific Significance -
This day Moon and the Earth are closet to each other than any other day.
Scientifically, the light of Moon has some healing properties, just like the light of the sun.
So keep eatables and offering for Moon whole night, along with spending time under the Moonlight.
Happy Kojagiri All !!!
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