Kojagrat Purnima being observed

<p><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Nepali Hindus are observing the Kojagrat Poornima (full moon day) today as part of the final day of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival by worshipping and paying homage to Mahalaxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.&nbsp;</span><br></p><p>The Bada Dashain festival formally ends today with the marking of the Kojagrat Poornima–devotees offering worships to Mahalaxmi at their homes in the evening, and keeping vigil the whole night.&nbsp;</p><p>There is a belief that the goddess Mahalaxmi takes a trip around the world on the night of Kojagrat Poornima 'to check as to who is observing the vigil on this particular night'.</p><p>As per this belief, the goddess of wealth blesses the people who are found observing the overnight vigil, says Nepal Calendar Determination.</p>