INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16Hindus across the country are observing the Kojagrat Poornima
(full moon day) today as part of the final day of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival by worshipping and paying homage to Mahalaxmi, the
goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Maha Astami being observed today
Phulpati being observed today
The Bada
Dashain festival formally ends today with the marking of the Kojagrat Poornima--devotees offering worships to Mahalaxmi at their homes in
the evening, and keeping vigil the whole night.There is a belief that the goddess Mahalaxmi takes a trip around the world on the night of
Kojagrat Poornima 'to check as to who is observing the vigil on this particular night'.
As per this belief, the goddess of
wealth blesses the people who are found observing the overnight vigil, said Member of Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, Prof Devmani
Bhattarai.Since the ritual of giving and receiving Tika and Jamara of the Dashain festival also concludes on this day, the Jamara that is
sprouted and anointed at the Dashainghar and Kot on the day of Ghatasthapana is disposed of in ponds, rivers and holy places as per the
religious tradition.People also perform worship at the Swoyambhu Chaitya and observe the night vigil by lighting the Mahadeep lamp.
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