Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2026
Sunday, 25 October 2026
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Sunday, 25 October 2026
Tithi 14
Names in regional scripts
About Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
Ashwija Shukla Pournima (Sharad Purnima) — Bengali Lakshmi Puja. While North India worships Lakshmi on Diwali night, Bengalis worship her tonight under the brightest moon of the year. Alpana patterns of feet (for Lakshmi to enter the home) are drawn at thresholds. Kojagari = "Who is awake?" — Lakshmi visits homes that stay awake.
Tithi: Tithi 14 · Type: major · Fasting: Observed
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 Oct | Monday |
| 2026This year | 25 Oct | Sunday |
| 2027 | 14 Oct | Thursday |
| 2028 | 2 Oct | Monday |
| 2029 | 21 Oct | Sunday |
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Acharya Suryakanth Subramaniam | Parashari JyotishFrequently asked questions
When is Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2026?
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2026 falls on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Tithi 14
What is the significance of Kojagari Lakshmi Puja?
Ashwija Shukla Pournima (Sharad Purnima) — Bengali Lakshmi Puja. While North India worships Lakshmi on Diwali night, Bengalis worship her tonight under the brightest moon of the year. Alpana patterns of feet (for Lakshmi to enter the home) are drawn at thresholds. Kojagari = "Who is awake?" — Lakshmi visits homes that stay awake.
Is Kojagari Lakshmi Puja a public holiday?
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is not a centrally gazetted holiday but is widely observed in homes and temples. Some states declare it a regional holiday — check your local calendar.
Do you fast on Kojagari Lakshmi Puja?
Yes, fasting is traditionally observed on Kojagari Lakshmi Puja. The fast may be partial (fruits and milk only) or strict (waterless), depending on the tradition followed.
When will Kojagari Lakshmi Puja be celebrated next year (2027)?
Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2027 will be celebrated on Thursday, 14 October 2027.
📿 Stotras to recite on Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Sahasranama
लक्ष्मी सहस्रनाम
The 1000 names of Goddess Mahalakshmi from the Skanda Purana — recited especially on Fridays, Diwali, and Sharad Purnima for prosperity, abundance, and the grace of Devi Lakshmi.
~35 min
Kanakadhara Stotra
कनकधारा स्तोत्र
An 18-verse hymn to Goddess Lakshmi composed by Adi Shankaracharya — said to have caused a rain of golden gooseberries (kanaka-dhara) when first sung. The most popular Lakshmi stotra for prosperity.
~8 min
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