Sharad Purnima 2010

On-Sharad Poornima, Vrindavan Fans celebrate the divine union of the ascending soul with decreasing Lord Krishna, a moment of purity and charisma when God and the Gopis are together. In heavenly Vrindavan's most popular deity Shri Bihariji is majestically decorated with mormukut, katikachini and vanshi the RAAS Poornima. Sharad Purnima is celebrated on full moon day of Ashwin month from October to November in the Hindu calendar. In 2010, Sharad Purnima 22 October.



Sharad Purnima: full of life
Sharad Purnima marks the beginning of Sharad Ritu year. It is said that the day of Sharad Purnima moon showers Amrit of life of all living beings on earth. Moon seems to shower special joy, merriment and peace on Sharad Purnima. The moon seems very bright, when the monsoon ends immediately before that day.

Beliefs and Observations of Sharad Purnima:
Sharad Purnima has a great religious significance. It is said that all who hold to this day will be donated by the ever-virtuous life of health, wealth and happiness.

Some believe Lakshmi Devi, the goddess of wealth, was born on this day. All who worship Lakshmi Devi on that day and be vigilant throughout the night will be blessed with eternal money, although he has not Lakshmi yoga in his horoscope.

It is believed that one should drink cold milk in the fast on this day. This has been tested scientifically, as follows: During this weather days are warm and nights are cold.By consume milk and rice flakes can reduce the "pitta" in the body. The body becomes more "pitta" because of this environment.

Many see fast on this day. If the person likes to fast completely during the day, he should take a mixture of rice flakes and cold milk at night. Anyone who observes this fast should avoid solid food.

In the states of Gujarat and West Bengal, is Sharad Purnima is celebrated as a great festival. In Orissa, this day is celebrated as Kumar Purnima. Unmarried girls who want a nice, handsome man worships Kumara on this day. Kumar is the handsome son of Lord Shiva, who was born on this day.

In some parts of India, the sun and the moon god is grown on Sharad Purnima.