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Sharad Purnima Incense & pooja guide

Sharad Purnima is the brightest full moon of the year. In Bengal, Odisha and Assam it is Kojagari Lakshmi Puja; in Braj it recalls Krishna's Raas Leela; and families leave kheer in the moonlight to eat the next morning.

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Quick answer

Which incense is best for Sharad Purnima?

Kesar Chandan, Rose and Jasmine are classic choices for Sharad Purnima. Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is performed at night with lamps, alpana, flowers and incense, as families keep awake to welcome Lakshmi.

Fragrances for Sharad Purnima

When is Sharad Purnima?

Ashvin Purnima, the full moon after Dussehra, usually in October.

Incense and dhoop in the Sharad Purnima ritual

Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is performed at night with lamps, alpana, flowers and incense, as families keep awake to welcome Lakshmi.

Why these fragrances

  • Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks: Saffron and sandalwood for Lakshmi.
  • Rose Bambooless Dhoop Sticks: A warm rose for the night puja.
  • Jasmine Premium Incense Sticks: A moonlit jasmine.

Gifting for Sharad Purnima

Sharad Purnima begins the season before Diwali; order once for both.

Orders leave our Hyderabad workshop within 48 hours and typically arrive in 3–5 working days in metro cities and 4–7 elsewhere, so order a week ahead of the festival.

Where Sharad Purnima is celebrated

A simple Sharad Purnima incense ritual

  1. 1Draw alpana or rangoli at the door.
  2. 2Perform the Lakshmi puja at night with lamp and incense.
  3. 3Leave kheer in the moonlight and share it in the morning.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kojagari Lakshmi Puja?

The night-time Lakshmi puja on Sharad Purnima in Bengal, Odisha and Assam; kojagari asks 'who is awake?'

Why is kheer kept in the moonlight?

By tradition, the moonlight of Sharad Purnima is believed to bless the kheer.

Which incense suits Lakshmi puja?

Kesar chandan, rose and sandalwood are traditional choices.

Get ready for Sharad Purnima

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