{
  "id": 16472618,
  "title": "Sharad Purnima 2026: Why Is Kheer Kept Under Moonlight? Know The Religious Significance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/sharad-purnima-2026-why-is-kheer-kept-under-moonlight-know-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T11:24:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/sharad-purnima-2026-why-is-kheer-kept-under-moonlight-know-the-religious-significance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The full moon night of Sharad Purnima, also known as Raas Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima, falls on October 25, 2026. Sharad Purnima is an auspicious Hindu festival falling during the autumn season, believed to bring financial blessings and resolve money issues. The moon on this night is considered especially auspicious, with its rays believed to have healing and nourishing properties.\n\nA customary tradition on Sharad Purnima is to prepare kheer, a sweet dish made of milk, rice, and sugar, and keep it under the moonlight overnight. The belief is that the kheer absorbs the moonlight's positive energy, bringing blessings, good health, and prosperity to those who consume it the following morning. While there is no scientific evidence to support these effects, milk and rice are considered auspicious ingredients in Hindu culture, symbolising purity, nourishment, and abundance.\n\nOn Sharad Purnima, devotees offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. Many observe Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, staying awake at night to pray for blessings and well-being. In some regions, the night is also dedicated to the divine Raas Leela performed by Lord Krishna with the gopis. Sharad Purnima 2026 will be celebrated with special food offerings, moon worship, and prayer, with families preparing kheer at home and placing it under the moonlight.",
  "summary": "Sharad Purnima marks the autumn season (Sharad ritu), while Kojagiri comes from the Sanskrit question “Ko jaagarti?” meaning “Who is awake?” The auspicious day is highly important because it is believed that honouring the goddess can result in financial blessings and resolve money issues. Sharad Purnima is also referred to as Raas Purnima and Kaumudi Purnima, with a strong link to spirituality…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}