Kojagrat Purnima today marks end of Dashain
Summary
Kojagrat Purnima today marks the end of Dashain in Nepal with prayers to Mahalakshmi, all-night vigil, and the completion of ritual offerings. Devotees will also dispose of jamara at rivers, lakes and other sacred sites as the festival concludes.
Key Points
- Kojagrat Purnima marks the conclusion of Nepal’s 15-day Dashain festival with worship of Mahalakshmi and an all-night vigil.
- The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee said all prescribed ritual offerings must be completed today, ending the practice of receiving tika and jamara blessings.
- Devotees dispose of jamara at rivers, lakes, ponds and other sacred sites after the rituals end.
- Committee chairperson Purushottam Bhattarai said the observance is based on the belief that Mahalakshmi blesses households that stay awake and worship her through the night.
