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Since the heat of the sunrays is extreme in the day and it is better to avoid it to prevent further aggravation of pitta dosha, celebration on open spaces under moon light is certainly beneficial to preserve health. However, the period recommended is that of Pradosha and not of midnight. <ref name=":2" />

Since the heat of the sunrays is extreme in the day and it is better to avoid it to prevent further aggravation of pitta dosha, celebration on open spaces under moon light is certainly beneficial to preserve health. However, the period recommended is that of Pradosha and not of midnight. <ref name=":2" />

=== Sharada purnima / Kojagiri pournimi ===

=== Sharada purnima / Kojaagiri pournimi ===

Sharat /Sharad Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of the lunar month of Ashwin masa of Sharada Rtu. This event is celebrated as the harvest festival and signifies the end of Monsoon Season. It is also known as 'Kaumudi purnima', ‘Kumara Purnima’ or ‘Kojaagari Purnima’ and is celebrated with immense zeal and cheerfulness all across India. According to the ancient Bharatiya shastras, moon rays on the night of Sharad Purnima possess several healing or curative properties. Its a full moon day and being the ruler of mind and emotions, the full moon’s brightness is believed to bring joy, pleasure, and calmness on this day. There are certain traditions and there are also set of theories and logics from shastras that support these particular methods of celebrations which will be discussed henceforth.  

Sharat /Sharad Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of the lunar month of Ashwin masa of Sharada Rtu. This event is celebrated as the harvest festival and signifies the end of Monsoon Season. It is also known as 'Kaumudi purnima', ‘Kumara Purnima’ or ‘Kojaagari Purnima’ and is celebrated with immense zeal and cheerfulness all across India. According to the ancient Bharatiya shastras, moon rays on the night of Sharad Purnima possess several healing or curative properties. Its a full moon day and being the ruler of mind and emotions, the full moon’s brightness is believed to bring joy, pleasure, and calmness on this day. There are certain traditions and there are also set of theories and logics from shastras that support these particular methods of celebrations which will be discussed henceforth.  

'''Ayurveda's wisdom'''

'''Ayurveda's wisdom'''

Ayurveda acharyas have praised the the properties of moonrays in the Sharada rtu. They state that, staying in the moonlight at night  or specifically during pradosha period is beneficial for preserving and promoting health in this season. Thus one should get deliberately exposed these healing rays.

The moonlight of Sharada purnima

शरत्काले प्रशस्यन्ते प्रदोषे चेन्दुरश्मयः||४८|| <ref name=":1" /> प्रदोषे कौमुदीभजनं विधत्ते-चन्दनोशीरकर्पूरमुक्तास्रग्वसनोज्ज्वलः||५३|| सौधेषु सौधधवलां चन्दिकां रजनीमुखे| -------------------------------------------|५४| <ref name=":2" />

Ayurveda acharyas have praised the the properties of moonrays in the Sharada rtu. They state that, staying in the moonlight at night  or specifically during pradosha period is beneficial for preserving and promoting health in this season.  <blockquote>शरत्काले प्रशस्यन्ते प्रदोषे चेन्दुरश्मयः||४८|| (Char. Sam. 6.41-48) <ref name=":1" />  

 

प्रदोषे कौमुदीभजनं विधत्ते-चन्दनोशीरकर्पूरमुक्तास्रग्वसनोज्ज्वलः||५३|| सौधेषु सौधधवलां चन्दिकां रजनीमुखे| -------------------------------------------|५४| (Asht. Hrud. 3.49-55) <ref name=":2" /></blockquote>Thus one should get deliberately exposed to these healing moonrays on the night of Sharada purnima.

 

Rice kheer (a sweet dish made of milk, rice, and sugar/jaggery) is prepared at homes and temples.  

Rice kheer (a sweet dish made of milk, rice, and sugar/jaggery) is prepared at homes and temples.  

=== Dashera ===

=== Dashera ===