An auspicious celebration known as Kartik Purnima is celebrated on Kartik’s Purnima. The date of Kartik Purnima comes between October and November. The Hindu calendar’s holiest month is known as Kartik.
On Kartik Purnima, also called “Tripuri Purnima” or “Tripurari Purnima,” they remember how Lord Shiva slew the demon Tripurasur. This blessed day is known as “Maha Kartik” when it falls in the “Krittika” Nakshatra.
Kartik Purnima 2021 Date and Time
Kartik Purnima Date: 8th November 2022
Kartik Purnima Timings:
Purnima Tithi Begins – 04:15 PM on 7th November 2022
Purnima Tithi Ends – 04:31 PM on 8th November 2022
Kartik Purnima’s importance
There are several Sacred Scriptures in Hinduism that emphasise the significance of Kartik Purnima. Kartik Purnima is a very significant religious and cultural day for Hindus. On this day, worshipers of Lord Vishnu are considered to prosper greatly. The ceremonial Tulsi Vivaah is also celebrated on Kartik Purnima, the day of Vrinda’s (the Tulsi Plant) birthday. Kartik month includes the Kartik Snan, which is comparable to doing 100 Ashvamedha Yagyas. Any religious action carried out on this day will benefit much because it is such a good day.
Story of Kartik Purnima
On this day, followers of Lords Vishnu and Shiva read the Kartik Purnima legend. According to the Kartik Purnima Katha, the three demons Tripurasur, also known as Vidyunmali, Tarakaksha, and Viryavana, conquered the entire earth and vanquished the Devatas. After conquering the gods, Tripurasur built three Tripura cities in outer space. On Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva used a single arrow to slay Tripurasur, ending his dominion. Devatas rejoiced upon hearing this and designated the day as a celebration of enlightenment, also known as Dev Deepavali or Diwali for the gods.
On Kartik Purnima, people also commemorate Vrinda’s (the sacred tulsi plant) birthday. On this day, Lord Vishnu’s fish-like avatar Matsya was also born. It is also said that Lord Shiva’s son, Kartikey, celebrates his birthday on Kartik Purnima. According to Hindu tradition, fasting and rituals on Kartik Purnima open the door to Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
Kartik Purnima Puja Rituals and Vidhi
On this day, pilgrimage sites are visited by believers who take a sacred bath at sunrise and moonrise. This Kartik Snan is thought to be a highly holy bath.
By putting Ganga Jal in the bathwater, one may also take a bath at home. After that, worship Lord Vishnu ceremonially by lighting a ghee or mustard oil Diya in front of him.
Devotees are offering Lord Vishnu extremely devoted adoration today. With flowers, incense, and lights, the Lord’s idol is worshipped. On this day, followers can conquer their problems and enjoy a calm and joyful life by praying to Lord Vishnu.
Devotees also maintain a fast on the day of the Kartik Purnima festival. The Satyanarayana Katha is recited during the fast, which is known as Satyanarayana Vrat.
Worshippers also carry out “Rudrabhishek” in their houses. On this day, the temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are beautifully lit.
It is stated that giving Diya has several advantages. It is also seen as a blessing to recite Vedic mantras and bhajans on this day.
This month, Pushkar hosts a mela, or festival, to commemorate the union of Vrinda and Lord Vishnu. The fair ends on this day, when worshipers bathe in the Pushkar Lake in a sacred gesture to atone for their sins.
Try to provide food for any impoverished or needy brahmins on Kartik Purnima.
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Celebration of Kartik Purnima and Other Festivals on This Day
The holy month of Kartik is observed with tremendous fervour and commitment throughout the nation. Hindus view taking a bath ritual and paying homage to their Gods and Goddesses as auspicious. Hindu mythology holds that on this day, the Hindu gods descended to earth in the holy rivers, and as a result, those who take a holy bath in a river are blessed by all the gods. Here is how several societies commemorate this fortunate day:
Due to Ekadashi falling on the eleventh day of the Kartika month during Shukla Paksha and Purnima falling on the fifteenth day, Kartik Purnima is observed for five days. During this season, events like Tulsi Vivah, Bhishma Panchaka, Vaikunth Chaturdashi, and Dev Deepawali take place.
Hindus celebrate Tulsi Vivah, which starts on Prabodhini Ekadashi and finishes on Kartika Purnima. Hindu scriptures state that it can be observed on any day between Ekadashi and Kartika Purnima. At this time, a sizable crowd takes part in the wedding ceremonies for Tulasi Mata and Lord Shaligram.
Bhishma Panchak is observed between Kartik Poornima and Prabodhini Ekadashi. In Vaishnav tradition, the Bhishma Panchak fast, which lasts for five days at the end of this month, is very significant.
The holiday of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is observed the day before Kartik Purnima. Devotees observe a specific Puja ceremony and fast in order to please Lord Vishnu. On the day of Kartik Chaturdashi during Shukla Paksha, Lord Vishnu prayed to Lord Shiva and presented him with a thousand Lotus Flowers. Both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are revered in several Hindu temples.
The day of Kartik Purnima is also a day for Dev Diwali celebrations. Lord Shiva’s execution of Tripurasur caused the Gods immense joy. This day is therefore celebrated similarly to how Diwali is. On the banks of the rivers, worshippers burn “Diyas” and clay lamps to replace sadness with hope and darkness with light.
The day is referred to by Jainists as the “Jain Festival of Light.”
Due to the fact that it commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Sikhism supporters refer to the day of Kartik Purnima as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab.
Conclusion
The holiday of Kartik Purnima has several distinct titles. But the end objective stays the same. The major purpose of this celebration is to purge the soul of sins and to welcome optimism into life. The most sacred of all the lunar months is Kartik. On this auspicious day, one can remove the effects of malefic planets and planetary doshas by engaging in certain rituals.