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2 days ago · Why do we celebrate Kartik Purnima: From sacred dips to glowing diyas Celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik, Kartik Purnima is a vibrant mix of traditions and spirituality shared by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Known as the holiest month in the Hindu calendar, it marks Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasura and Lord Vishnu’s first avatar as Matsya. From taking sacred dips to lighting rows of earthen lamps, the day is full of colourful customs and rituals.
Celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik, Kartik Purnima is a vibrant mix of traditions and spirituality shared by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Known as the holiest month in the Hindu calendar, it ...
2 days ago · This year, Kartik Purnima is going to be celebrated on November 15, 2024. Purnima Tithi Begins - November 15, 2024 - 06:19 AM. Purnima Tithi Ends - November 16, 2024 - 02:58 AM. Moon Rise Time ...
Kartika Purnima (Sanskrit: कार्त्तिकपूर्णिमा, romanized: Kārttikapūrṇimā), also known as Kartika Pournami, is a Hindu, Sikh, and Jain cultural festival that is celebrated on purnima (full moon day), the 15th day of the lunar month Kartika.
3 days ago · Much like how Diwali is celebrated across the country with lamps on Kartik Amavasya, fifteen days later, Kartik Purnima marks a "Diwali" for the gods. Listen to Story Kartik Purnima is regarded as one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar, filled with divine energy and spiritual significance ...
3 days ago · Kartik Purnima is celebrated for five days, because Ekadashi is the 11th day, and Purnima is the 15th day of Kartika month during Shukla Paksha. Tulsi Vivah, Bhishma Panchaka, Vaikunth Chaturdashi, and Dev Deepawali are some of the festivals that take place during this time.
3 days ago · Kartik Purnima is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Vrinda, the personification of Tulsi plant. This day also marks the emergence of Matsya, the fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is also believed to be the birthday of Lord Kartikeya, the firstborn of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Nov 20, 2023 · The festival of Kartik Purnima is celebrated on the Purnima of the Kartik month, which is considered the holiest month of the Hindu calendar. This day is celebrated to commemorate Lord Shiva’s victory over the demon Tripurasur, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
Nov 7, 2022 · Followers of the Jain religion celebrate this day as the ‘Jain Festival of Light’. The day of Kartik Purnima marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and is celebrated as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab, with Sikhs visiting their Gurudwara to offer prayers to Guru Nanak.
3 days ago · Kartik Purnima Vrat. Devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, observe fast on the day of Kartik Purnima, and begin their day by taking a holy bath early in the morning and reading the Kartik Purnima Vrat Katha. This katha explains the story of the end of demon Tripurasura.