Mumbai's iconic structures, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the BMC headquarters building, were illuminated under the full moon on Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagiri Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)
Updated On: 2024-10-16 09:43 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Sharad Purnima is a highly revered and celebrated Hindu festival that marks the full moon night in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which falls in September-October. The moon, as seen above CSMT, on Wednesday, October 16
Sharad Purnima marks the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the harvest period in India
The Sharad Purnima holds significant cultural and spiritual importance, especially in various regions across the country
Sharad Purnima is dedicated to the worship of the moon. It is believed to be an ideal time for spiritual activities such as meditation and manifestations
In some traditions, Goddess Lakshmi in invoked on the day of Sharad Purnima to invite her blessings into homes
In some regions, Sharad Purnima is celebrated with much fanfare, including traditional music, dance, and community gatherings
The moon, as seen above the BMC building
