Sharad Purnima: Make sure to add this one thing to the offerings to Goddess Lakshmi and the kheer kept in the moonlight..

The night of Sharad Purnima is considered extremely auspicious in Hinduism. It is believed that the moon is full of its sixteen phases and showers nectar in its moonlight. Today, it is customary to place kheer under the moonlight, and this kheer is first offered to Goddess Lakshmi. When the moonlight of the full moon falls on the kheer, it becomes like nectar, and consuming this kheer brings health. Therefore, the kheer prepared tonight should be special. Let us find out what is to be offered to Goddess Lakshmi and what to add to the kheer to be placed in the moonlight…

The Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi
On the night of Sharad Purnima, a special worship of Goddess Lakshmi is performed. The Srimad Bhagavata Purana and the Vishnu Purana describe that when the gods and demons were churning the Kshirsagar, nectar, gems, and many divine objects emerged. From these, Goddess Mahalakshmi was incarnated. Goddess Lakshmi visits the earth on this day and resides permanently wherever worship is performed with cleanliness, devotion, and reverence. Therefore, it is called Kojagari Purnima (কোগুরিত্রি, "Who is awake?"). The night of Sharad Purnima is filled with the moon's nectar-like light. Kheer kept in the moonlight brings both Lakshmi's blessings and health. This tradition is a beautiful symbol of the confluence of astrology, Ayurveda, and devotion.

The Importance of Saffron Kheer
Offering saffron-infused kheer to Goddess Lakshmi on this sacred night is considered especially significant. According to religious texts, saffron symbolizes prosperity, good fortune, and purity. It is said that when saffron is added to kheer, Goddess Lakshmi finds it especially pleasing, as saffron possesses both fragrance and warmth, which transmit positive energy. Saffron Kheer is not only a means of pleasing Goddess Lakshmi, but also symbolizes that devotion requires the presence of all three: purity, fragrance, and love. Meditation and spiritual practice on this night bring peace and positivity to the mind.

Why is kheer offered under the moonlight?
It is believed that on the night of Sharad Purnima, kheer is prepared and placed under the open sky in the moonlight. This infuses the kheer with the nectar of the moon's rays, purifying health and the mind. The next morning, this kheer is distributed among the family as prasad. Kheer infused with saffron is considered a symbol of wealth, health, and peace.
Moonrise Time – The moon will rise at 5:27 pm. You should offer the Sharad Purnima kheer after 10:53 pm, as Bhadra on Sharad Purnima is from 12:23 pm to 10:53 pm. Therefore, offer the Sharad Purnima kheer under the open sky after 10:53 pm.

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