The full moon day in October in India is special. Because it’s associated with the celebration of the festival 'Kumar Purnima' or 'Sharad Purnima' across many states of India, including Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.
In Odisha, it’s mainly celebrated as Kumar Purnima whereas in other states the festival is popular as Sharad Purnima or Kojagari Purnima.
Said to mark the birthday of Goddess Laxmi, on this day young unmarried girls worship the moon to get a suitable life partner, as handsome as Kumar or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva.
People light diyas, worship and feed elephants, and donate on this occasion, while girls wear new dresses, keep fast, worship the moon, and hold special events to celebrate the festival.
In Odisha, the festival marks the beginning of the holy month ‘Kartika’, seeing mass celebration and adoration among the young population.
According to mythology, Goddess Laxmi roams the Earth on this day. So, people fast and worship the goddess to please her and get her blessings.
The lucky zodiac signs on this occasion:
Cancer: The day is auspicious for the cancer sign people, bringing prestige, money, position, and happiness. Ruined work will flourish again and career and business will improve.
Virgo: Virgo zodiac people will achieve great success and get respect in society. They will gain money and happiness will prevail in the family.
Capricorn: Capricorn people will get a boost in self-confidence. Their pending work will be completed along with an improvement in career and salary.
Pisces: There are good opportunities for Pisces natives that may bring benefits more than expected. They will be successful in their career and jobs while benefiting from investments.