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Download Solution PDFKojagiri Poornima is a festival celebrated primarily in _______ on the full moon day of Ashwin month.
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- Kojagiri Poornima is a festival celebrated primarily in Maharashtra on the full moon day of the Ashwin month.
- It is also known as Sharad Poornima and marks the end of the monsoon season.
- On this day, people stay awake all night, gazing at the moon and consuming a special preparation of milk.
- The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and is often associated with the worship of the goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and well-being.
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- In some regions, Sharad Poornima is also celebrated by preparing and consuming a special dish called ‘Dudh Poha’ made from flattened rice and milk.
- It is believed that the moon on this night is closest to the earth and its rays have healing properties.
- The festival has a cultural significance as it brings communities together and reinforces social bonds.
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