Rituals of Kartika Purnima – 2017
Kartika Purnima is a renowned Hindu Festival which falls on the last of ‘Kartika Month’. It is observed on the full moon day and the fifteenth lunar day of ‘Shukla Paksha’. It is also famed as ‘Deva Diwali’ and ‘ Tripuri Purnima ’ and is the most God-fearing month for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are worshiped together in various temples. Devotees observe fast on this day and take a bathe in the holy rivers before sunrise to please gods. In ‘Pushkar’ (Rajasthan) a famous Fair ( Mela ) is organized to celebrate this holy fest. Kartika Purnima Timings- : Purnima Tithi Begins = 13:46 on 3/Nov/2017 Purnima Tithi Ends = 10:52 on 4/Nov/2017 Traditions and Rituals tied up with Kartika Purnima Hindus involve themselves in ‘Vastra Daan’ or ‘Gau Daan’ (Donation of Cows) Devotees bathe in the holy river early morning and perform various Puja ceremonies to please Lord Sun which is called- Kartika Snana. People participate and indulge ...