Kojagrat Poornima being observed today

Key Points

• Hindus across Nepal observe Kojagrat Poornima as the final day of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival.
• Devotees worship Mahalaxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, in the evening and keep vigil through the night.
• It is believed that Mahalaxmi visits the world on Kojagrat Poornima night to bless those observing the vigil.
• The ritual of giving and receiving Tika and Jamara concludes on this day with the disposal of Jamara in holy water bodies.