As the entire moon of Sharad Purnima grows in all its talent, it is not only an astronomical surprise, but also a spiritually important night in the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated all over India, especially in areas such as West Bengal, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, Sharad Purnima is considered the night when the Moon shows Amrit (Divine Amrit) on Earth. It is also associated with Goddess Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth and prosperity – it is making it an auspicious time for spiritual activities, fasting and charity (charity).
In this holy night, it is said to purify the previous deeds, attract blessings, and improve both material and spiritual welfare. If you want to invite positivity, peace and prosperity in your life, then there are 5 things that you should consider donating this Sharad Purnima:
1. White clothes
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White is the color of purity and peace, and it is particularly important during full moon rituals. It is believed that white clothes, especially to donate to the poor, widows or Brahmins, are believed to remove obstacles and bring peace of mind.
Why donate?
White is a symbol of hygiene and positive energy. Sharing it with someone’s needs aligns your karma with purity and opens the way for internal harmony and good luck.
What to donate:
Cotton kurtas, sarees, dhotis, or shawls – preferably in new or very good condition.
2. Rice and kheer materials
On Sharad Purnima, many people prepare kheer (a sweet dish made of milk and rice) and keep it under the moonlight overnight, absorbing the blessings of the moon. Donating these ingredients spreads the sweetness and positivity associated with this tradition.
Why donate?
Both rice and milk are sattvik (pure) foods, and offering them to the needy reflects the distribution of prosperity and spiritual nutrition.
What to donate:
No cooked rice, sugar, milk, jaggery, and cardamom – or even prepared kheer were introduced with love.
3. Silver or white pot
The silver is associated with the moon and the female energy. It increases mental clarity and emotional balance. Donating silver or white metal utensils can give long -term prosperity and peace in life.
Why donate?
The offer of silver (even a small spoon or bowl) is considered highly auspicious during the full moon days and is believed to make Goddess Lakshmi happy.
What to donate:
Silver coins, bowls, or white steel utensils if silver is not inexpensive.
4. White sweets
Donating food is one of the highest forms of charity in Indian culture, especially during the full moon. White colored sweets and fruits symbolize purity and happiness.
Why donate?
Sweet Prasad increases your vibration energy and helps others to create goodwill and gratitude – both powerful energies to attract abundance.
What to donate:
Rasgulas, peda, banana, coconut, or even sugar if nothing else.
5. Camphor
Illuminating a ghee lamp or burning camphor is part of many Sharad Purnima rituals. Donating these items helps others participate in spiritual rituals and is believed to remove negativity.
Why donate?
Fire represents changes. Ghee lamp symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, and donating them helps in spreading divine energy in the world.
What to donate:
Small bottles of ghee, camphor packet, cotton wicks, or ready diyas.
This year, make your donation more deliberately. Even the smallest offering, when offered with devotion, can invite luck, happiness and divine grace to your life.
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