It is believed that Kojagari Laxmi Puja is a lucky day to worship Goddess Laxmi. On Purnima Tithi of Ashwina Month, devotees pray to Goddess Laxmi. Most people celebrate this festival in Assam, West Bengal, and Odisha. This festival takes place in the months of September and October according to the Hindu calendar. Kojagara Puja will be celebrated this year on October 28, 2023.
The customs surrounding the performance of Kojagara Puja differ from place to place. It is considered auspicious to offer prayers to Goddess Laxmi on the day of Kojagara Puja.
Here are the step by step rituals of Kojagari Laxmi Puja:
1. On the day of Kojagara Puja, devotees keep fast.
2. The idol of Goddess Laxmi is placed at homes or on pandals by devotees. People use qualified priests to perform Laxmi puja. Adorn the idol with jewellery and a saree. Offer a garland and light a diya.
3. Making a rangoli at the front of the house and offering lotus flowers are regarded as auspicious. The primary function of the ritual is mantra recitation.
4. People use lamps and lights to brighten their homes in the evening.
5. Devotees break their fast at night after offering the Goddess flattened rice and coconut water.