Kartik Purnima 2024 is really a special event. It celebrates the victory of Shiva over Tripurasuras, birth of Lord Kartikeya, Vrinda, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and the day when Krishna danced with Radha and worshiped here. This Supermoon is also celebrated as Dev Diwali and is an important day for all Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains.
As Lunar Astro, we believe festivals are meant to celebrate the energy of the universe. They were created with a special purpose in mind so you can absorb the energy of the day and remove resistance from your body. For those who want to understand the energy of the universe, check out the Rituals of Happy Soul book which helps you align with cosmic energy through universal remedies.
Now let’s talk about Kartik Purnima and how you can absorb the good energies of this day to progress in life.
Kartik Purnima 2024 Date and Timings
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Timings: Purnima Tithi Begins – 06:19 AM on Nov 15, 2024
Purnima Tithi ends – 02:58 AM on Nov 16, 2024
Why Kartik is Called As Holiest Month of Hindu Calendar?
There are two different phases of life. One is Uttarayana and the other is Dakshinayan. Dakshinayan is called Sadhana phase, whereas Uttarayan is
enlightenment phase where you reap all the benefits of your sadhana. Dakshinayan starts on June 21. During the Dakshinayan, you can reap the fruits of any sadhana you began, making Kartik Mass the holiest month in the Hindu year.In Mahabharata, we saw that Pitamaha Bhishma waited for about 58 nights for the winter solstice or the first day of Uttarayana to die. He didn’t want to die when the sun was in the south as if he died in Dakshinayan, he would never have reaped the benefits of Sadhana.
Deepam is a significant ritual that’s followed all over India. This is because the light coming from dia shows our transition from one phase (Sadhana) to another (Enlightenment). This shows we are now ready to move to the next stage of life.
Legend of Kartik Purnima
There are several legends of Kartik Purnima. We will look at each of them. Once upon time, three powerful demon brothers, known as Tripura Asuras, created three cities (Tripura) in the sky. These cities were filled with treasures and weapons that threatened the gods and the universe. They became a menace to the heavens, wreaking havoc and terror.
The gods, unable to contain the demons’ power, approached Lord Shiva for help. Shiva, in his form as Tripurantaka, mounted a chariot and destroyed the three cities with a single arrow, which was fired on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima. This shows victory of good over evil and Shiva devotees celebrate this victory with joy.
Next comes the Legend of Mastya Avatar. The legend of Matsya, the fish avatar of Lord Vishnu, is also connected to Kartik Purnima. According to ancient texts, Vishnu took the form of a gigantic fish to save the Vedas and protect the world from an impending flood.
Vishnu warned King Manu of a devastating flood and guided him to gather all living beings in a massive boat. As the flood waters rose, Vishnu, as the Matsya fish, towed the boat to safety. This act of intervention, performed to preserve life on Earth, is commemorated during Kartik Purnima as a celebration of Vishnu’s benevolence and protection.
Third legend is of Tulsi. Tulsi, or the holy basil plant, is considered one of the most sacred plants in Hinduism. Tulsi Vivah, the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi and Lord Vishnu, is performed on the day of Kartik Purnima.
The story goes that Tulsi was a pious woman named Vrinda, who was married to the demon king Jalandhar. She was a devotee of Lord Vishnu, and her purity and devotion protected Jalandhar from harm. Lord Vishnu ultimately took the form of Jalandhar to deceive Vrinda, breaking her vow of purity to help the gods defeat Jalandhar. Vrinda, heartbroken, was reborn as the Tulsi plant. Lord Vishnu blessed her, saying she would be married to him each year on Kartik Purnima. This ritual, known as Tulsi Vivah, is observed with reverence.
Kartik Purnima is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. According to Sikh traditions, Guru Nanak was born on this day in 1469. From an early age, Guru Nanak showed signs of spiritual depth and enlightenment. His teachings emphasized unity, equality, and the oneness of humanity and God. His birth is celebrated by Sikhs worldwide with kirtans, processions, and community service, embodying his message of compassion and humility.
How To Celebrate Kartik Purnima 2024?
1. Devotees must take bath in the early morning before sunrise. Those having access to Ganga Maa can take Ganga snan whereas others can put ganga water in their bathing water.
2. Shiva Devotees can do Abhishekam of Lord Shiva and recite their favorite Shiva stuti. Whereas Lord Vishnu devotees can worship Lord Vishnu and Maa Laxmi, offer flowers, dhoop, ittar and recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Lalita Sahasranama. Some devotees also observe fast and do Satyanarayan katha to invoke peace.
3. You can donate kheer, or rice, milk, and sugar in the temple. Light diyas at home.
4. In the evening, you can perform Tulsi Vivah in a traditional manner and offer bhog.
5. Meditation is an important part of any sadhana. Those who wish to understand the energies around them and become receptive can meditate on Kartik Purnima.
Conclusion
Although Kartik purnima celebrates several festivals, the main aim remains the same. To cleanse the energy and welcome new energies for both spiritual and material growth. Book consultation with expert astrologers on the Auspicious muhurat of Kartik Purnima.
