Kojagiri Pournima: A Night of Purity, Health, and Simple Pleasures
- Team Nuova
- Oct 6
- 2 min read
As the October full moon lights up the sky, families across India gather to celebrate Kojagiri Pournima, a festival that marks abundance, gratitude, and the arrival of cooler days. Tradition calls for staying awake under the moonlight, sipping warm milk, and sharing simple, comforting food with loved ones.
The Tradition of Milk and Moonlight
Kojagiri night revolves around a ritual that’s both symbolic and scientific. Milk infused with cardamom, saffron, nutmeg, and dry fruits is kept under the moonlight and shared with the family. The practice represents purity and wellness, a natural balance that supports the body’s shift from monsoon to winter.
Along with milk, homes prepare light festive snacks such as poha chivda, kheer, or roasted dry fruit meals that are gentle on digestion and rich in seasonal nutrition.
A Healthier Way to Celebrate
Modern festive cooking often relies on refined oils that lose nutrients through processing. Replacing them with cold-pressed oils preserves flavor, aroma, and essential fatty acids that support heart and skin health.
For Kojagiri-inspired meals:
Use Nuova Groundnut Oil for poha chivda or light frying.
Try Nuova Coconut Oil for traditional sweets or even a small drop in warm milk for natural richness.
Opt for Nuova Safflower or Sunflower Oil for everyday balanced cooking.
The Message Behind the Moon
The word “Kojagiri” comes from “Ko jagarti?” meaning Who is awake? The festival invites reflection to stay awake, not just physically but consciously. Choosing pure, unrefined ingredients is one way to honor that idea in daily life.
As the moon symbolizes calm and clarity, let your kitchen reflect the same spirit, simple, natural, and nourishing.
A Thought to End the Night
Traditions like Kojagiri remind us that wellness doesn’t come from indulgence, but from balance. By choosing pure foods and natural oils, we carry forward the same values our culture celebrates: purity, health, and mindful living.
This Kojagiri, celebrate under the moonlight with warmth in your cup and purity in your kitchen. Choose Nuova Cold-Pressed Oils.
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