On Kojagiri, the full-moon night after Dasara, families stay awake under the moonlight and drink masala milk cooled in its light.
Next: Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Customs
The eldest child of the family is honoured with an aukshan (aarti), and Lakshmi and Indra are worshipped at night. The milk, flavoured with saffron, cardamom and dry fruit, is first offered to the moon.
How the date is fixed
Ashwin Pournima prevailing at midnight (nishita). Lakshmi is believed to ask "ko jagarti?" (who is awake?) that night.
Dates are calculated for Mumbai. A printed panchang from another city or tradition can differ by a day. For rituals, follow your family priest.
Questionsप्रश्नोत्तरे
When is Kojagiri Pournima 2026?
Kojagiri Pournima 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026 (Ashwin Pournima), calculated for Mumbai.
Is it the same as Sharad Purnima?
Yes, it is the same full moon, known elsewhere as Sharad Purnima.