Sharad Purnima, a deeply significant festival in Indian culture, is celebrated on the full moon night of Ashwin in October. This night is considered auspicious for healing and rejuvenation, as the bright, serene moonlight is believed to hold medicinal and therapeutic qualities.
Under the guidance of His Holiness Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan(DJJS) organised the “Sharad Purnima Mahotsav” at over 27 locations across India. This year, the event witnessed an impressive attendance of 10035+ participants, who gathered zealously for the midnight celebrations.
In keeping with traditional ways, participants fasted throughout the day and ended their fast at night by consuming a special pudding of rice and milk aka kheer.
This special kheer was prepared as per the Ayurvedic methods using desi cow milk and medicinal herbs. Thereafter the kheer was left in earthenware under the moonlight to be infused with the healing essence of moon rays. The moon light of Sharad Purnima is said to enhance the cooling properties of the kheer and transform it into a medicinal remedy known to treat conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments.
It is suggested to refrain from sleeping for several hours before and after consuming the dish and possibly staying up throughout the night to experience the moonlight’s healing effects completely. Thus, to keep the attendees awake the ayurvedic camps also organized a variety of activities that helped the participants remain active till dawn.
The various activities included:
• Collective chanting created a calming and spiritually uplifting atmosphere.
• Expert doctors provided personalized health advice to the participants, based on Ayurvedic principles.
• Interactive health quizzes encouraged awareness and knowledge-sharing related to our ancient ayurvedic healing practices.
• Spiritual musical programmes added to the serene ambience, fostering a sense of inner peace.
• Light-hearted games made the event enjoyable for all.
The participants chimed into the activities with high spirits and lent the events a joyous fervour. The attendees also shared heartfelt stories of their experiences and the benefits they’ve gained from this traditional celebration.
Following DJJS branches hosted the event successfully.
1. Uttar Pradesh, branch Gorakhpur
2. Uttar Pradesh, branch Agra
3. Uttar Pradesh, branch Meerut
4. Uttar Pradesh, branch Prayagraj
5. Uttar Pradesh, branch Aligarh
6. Uttar Pradesh, branch Lucknow
7. Uttar Pradesh, branch Bareilly
8. Madhya Pradesh, branch Gwalior
9. Haryana, branch Rewari
10. Haryana, branch Bilaspur
11. Haryana, branch Kurukshetra
12. Punjab, branch Nurmahal
13. Maharashtra, branch Chakan
14. Maharashtra, branch Amravati
15. Rajasthan, branch Jaipur
16. Madhya Pradesh, branch Bhopal
17. Bihar, branch Padampur
18. Assam, branch Dibrugarh
19. Gujarat, branch Vadodara
20. Delhi, branch Divya Dham Ashram
21. Maharashtra, branch Latur
22. Odisha, branch Sambalpur
23. Punjab, branch Dabawali Malko Ki
24. Maharashtra, branch Nagpur
25. Rajasthan, branch Jodhpur
26. Uttarakhand, branch Pithoragarh
27. California, branch Fresno. The USA
Sharad Purnima is the festival of endowment of health & DJJS continues to honour the ancient way of celebration through these events.
