Sharad Purnima Garba, Celebration in Gujarat

Sharad Purnima Garba, When is sharad purnima 2010? Sharat Purnima 2010 date is on Friday October 22. The Sharad Purnima or Kojaagari Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin (September-October).

The rainy season is over and the brightness of the full moon brings special joy. This is a traditional celebration of the moon and is also called the Kaumudi celebration, Kaumudi meaning moonlight. At night, goddess Laxmi is worshiped and night vigil is observed.

According to a folk-tale, once a king fell on evil days, and was in great financial straits, but then his queen observed this fast and night vigil, and worshiped the goddess of wealth, Laxmi. Consequently, they were blessed by the goddess and they regained their prosperity.

“Sharad Purnima’s Garba,” a festival of food, music and dance Kumar Purnima Celebration in Gujarat: In Gujarat, Sharad Purnima is called Sharad Poonam. It is one of the big festivals of Gujarat.