Major Festivals — Hindu Sacred Festival
Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)
Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja) is celebrated on the full moon night of Ashwin, immediately after Durga Puja in Bengal, and is one of the most important pujas of the year in eastern India. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped as the bestower of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Intricately painted Lakshmi idols or Alpana (rice-paste art) drawn on the floor serve as the focal point. The name "Kojagari" comes from "Ko Jagarti?" — "Who is awake?" — as Lakshmi is said to visit and bless those who stay awake through the night.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Significance
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity, and domestic well-being. Staying awake through the full moon night is considered especially auspicious for receiving her blessings.
Rituals & Traditions
Draw Alpana (rice-paste patterns) at entrance and puja room. Install Lakshmi idol or image. Offer lotus flowers, red hibiscus, incense, fruits. Recite Lakshmi Panchali (devotional verses). Stay awake all night. Women observe fast. Distribute prasad among neighbours.
Traditional Foods
FAQ
Q.What is Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)?
Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja) is celebrated on the full moon night of Ashwin, immediately after Durga Puja in Bengal, and is one of the most important pujas of the year in eastern India. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped as the bestower of wealth,...
Q.What is the significance of Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)?
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity, and domestic well-being. Staying awake through the full moon night is considered especially auspicious for receiving her blessings.
Q.What are the rituals of Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)?
Draw Alpana (rice-paste patterns) at entrance and puja room. Install Lakshmi idol or image. Offer lotus flowers, red hibiscus, incense, fruits. Recite Lakshmi Panchali (devotional verses). Stay awake all night. Women observe fast. Distribute prasad among neighbours.
Q.What foods are made during Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)?
Naru (coconut ladoo), Moa, Payesh, Chirer moa, Muri, Nolen gur mishti, Fruits