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Kojagori/Kojagari Lakshmi Puja During Ashwin Mahina: This festival takes place in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October). That day it is full moon or Purnima. This celebration is commonly performed by the Bengalis immediately after Goddess Durga Puja.
On Kojagara or the night of awakening, devotees fast and stay awake all night. It is believed that the Goddess visits every household at night and asks “Ko Jagarti” which means who is awake. So those who are awake, they are blessed by Lakshmi Devi. She bestows her devotees with good fortune and prosperity.
Kojagori Vrath also coincides with the harvest season. It is known as Navanna (Nav- new, Anna – grain). From this day, the new grains derived from the fresh harvest is offered to the Deity and then consumed.