Kartika is the eighth lunar month according to the Hindu calendar. Kartik Purnima is the name of the Purnima day that occurs in the Kartika month. On Prabodhini Ekadashi, also known as Devuthanna Ekadashi, the celebrations of Kartik Purnima get underway. The day is observed five days in a row since Ekadashi is the eleventh day and Purnima is the fifteenth day of the Kartika month. Kartika Purnima is noteworthy because it marks the end of many rites and festivities.
Learning about Kartik Purnima Vrat Katha:
On this day, devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva read the Kartik Purnimas tale. The Kartik Katha claims that three demons named Vidyunmali, Tarakaksha, and Viryavana overcame the world, wiped off the Devatas, and became Tripurasur. Tripurasur constructed three Tripura towns in outer space after defeating the gods.Tripurasur’s rule ended when Lord Shiva killed him with a single arrow on Kartik Purnima. Upon hearing this, the Devatas were ecstatic and proclaimed the day a festival of light, also known as Dev Deepavali or Diwali for the gods. Vrinda also celebrates her birthday on Kartik Purnima (Holy Tulsi Plant). Matsya, Lord Vishnu’s fish incarnation, was also born on this day. Lord Shiva’s son Kartikey is also said to have been born on Kartik Purnima. In Hindu mythology, Kartik Purnima fasting and rituals open the door to dharma, artha, kama, and Moksha.
Kartik Purnima timings
On Kartik Purnima Monday, November 6, 2022
Beginning on November 7, 2022, at 4:15 p.m.
Purnima Tithi expires on November 8, 2022, at 04:31.
Kartik Purnima’s importance:
● Kartik Purnima is one of the most auspicious days for religious rites, and it is believed that religious rituals performed on this day provide happiness and pleasure. It is believed that carrying out a Kartik Snan during the Kartik month is equal to doing 100 Ashvamegha Yagya. On this day, Kartik Snan is performed, and Lord Vishnu is worshipped in the belief that doing so will bring great success to the performer.
● Kartik Purnima is observed as the anniversary of Vrinda’s birth because she represents the tulsi plant. On this day, Matsya, Lord Vishnu’s fish incarnation, also makes his debut. Lord Kartikeya, the firstborn child of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is also said to have been born on this day. The final five days of the Kartik month are regarded as the most important since this is when followers observe the Habisha fast, which lasts one day.
● The Pushkar Mela, or fair, held in the western state of Rajasthan, starts on the day of Prabodhini Ekadashi and lasts until Kartik Purnima. The event is meant to remember and celebrate Lord Brahma, whose temple is in Pushkar. On Kartik Purnima, ceremonial bathing is thought to help one reach Moksha. It is said to be extremely worthy of circling the three Pushkars on Kartik Purnima.
● The Jain community observes Kartik Purnima as a holy day by travelling to Palitana, where they hold their annual pilgrimage. On the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima, thousands of Jain devotees gather at the base of the Shatrunjay hills in Palitana taluka to make the pilgrimage. The four months of the monsoon season during which Lord Adinath is worshipped draw the greatest number of followers who think that by travelling there to give his first sermon, Lord Adinath, the first Tirthankara, sanctified the hills.
● The Sikh community does not observe any particular auspicious days. Any month, day, or instant that a person remembers the Divine is regarded as lucky by them. Guru Nanak Dev was born on April 14, the first day of Vaisakh, according to the Sikh calendar. Hindus in Nanak Panthi celebrate the day as Guru Nanak Jayanti since it falls on a full moon night. Kartik Purnima is noteworthy and is also observed as Gurupurab or Prakash Parva worldwide.
Purnima Puja Rituals and Vidhi :
● On this day, worshipers go to sacred places to take a holy wash at sunrise and moonrise. Kartik Snan is a very sacred bath.
● For a bath at home, Ganga Jal can be added to the water. Then, in front of Lord Vishnu, light ghee or mustard oil Diya and perform the appropriate rituals of adoration.
● With flowers, incense, and lamps, worship the Lord. Devotees can pray to Lord Vishnu on this day for assistance in getting over their difficulties and leading a peaceful and happy life.
● During the Kartik Purnima celebration, devotees also fast. The Satyanarayana Vrat, also known as the fast, is observed by reading the Satyanarayana Katha.
● Additionally, worshipers perform “Rudrabhishek” at home. Lord Shiva’s temples are beautifully decorated on this day.
● On this day, giving Diya is seen to be advantageous. On this day, reciting Vedic mantras and bhajans is also beneficial.
● A mela, or fair, is held in Pushkar this month to remember Vrinda’s union with Lord Vishnu. On this day, the celebration ends, and devotees bathe in the Pushkar Lake to atone for their sins.
Try to provide food for any hungry or needy brahmins on Kartik Purnima. It is a saying that puja and rituals must be performed in the correct format to obtain maximum benefits from the offerings. If you want to know the full puja procedure in detail, contact Nakshatrika. Nakshatrika holds the best astrologer in India who will guide you about the correct method of doing rituals of Kartik Purnima. Also, Nakshatrika can perform online puja for you if you want. Besides the online puja service, Nakshatrika also provides live darshan or online darshan for its clients who cannot travel to temples
