Kartik Purnima Festival 7th – 8th November 2022
Ancient Hindu scriptures describe that once upon a
time, a demon named Tripurasura succeeded in defeating the Gods and ultimately
conquered the entire World. It is believed that he created three cities in
space and named them as Tripura. At this time, Lord Shiva came to rescue the
Deva’s and killed this demon with an arrow and announced that this day be
celebrated as festival of lights and illumination.
Further Kartik Purnima is celebrated:
q As the birth
anniversary of Vrinda, personification of Tulsi plant.
q As the birthday of
Matsya, the fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
q As the birthday of Murugan alias Kartikey, son of Lord Shiva.
Kartik Purnima also marks the marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu and Devi Vrinda, and to celebrate this festivity, Kartik Purnima Mela is organized in Pushkar, known as Pushkar fair, during the Kartik month. This fair concludes on the day of Kartik Purnima with devotees taking the sacred dip on the Pushkar Lake for seeking Salvation.
It is rightly stated in the Hindu scriptures, that Kartik Purnima Vrat and Puja provides a way to Artha, Dharma, Karma and Salvation. It is also believed that performing Kartik Snan during Kartik month is equivalent to performing 100 Ashvamegha Yagya.
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