Kartik Purnima 2021: According to Vishnu Purana, on the eve of Kartik Purnima, the Matsya incarnation of Lord Vishnu took place. According to another belief, on the day of Kartik Purnima, Mahadev killed a demon named Tripurasur hence, it is also called Tripuri Purnima. In Hindu Culture, there is a tradition of bathing and donating lamps in holy rivers on this day.
Kartik Purnima 2021 Date: The full moon of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is called Kartik Purnima. This year, on 19th November 2021, Friday is Kartik Purnima. Maa Lakshmi is specially worshipped on the day of Kartik Purnima. On this day, Ganga bath, lamp donation, Yagya, and worship of God are considered of special importance. Many religious works, including charity done on this day, are particularly fruitful.
How to worship on Kartik Purnima 2021
Taking bath in a holy river, lake, or pool in the morning on the day of Kartik Purnima is considered very auspicious. After bathing, there is a law to worship Lord Krishna and Radha along with a lamp. Many believe that donations made on this day give many rewards and increase wealth. Donating cow, elephant, horse, chariot, and ghee increases wealth while donating sheep removes the home sufferings. Those who observe fast on the day of Kartik Purnima must do Havan on this day. Along with this, if the person who is fasting, gives food to any needy, then they will get the benefit.
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Significance of Kartik Purnima Vrat
The full moon in the month of Kartik is one of the holy full moons of the year. The works of charity and charity performed on this day are particularly fruitful. If on this day there is Moon on Kritika Nakshatra and Sun on Vishakha Nakshatra, then Padmak Yoga is formed, which is very rare. On the other hand, if there is Moon and Jupiter on Kritika Nakshatra on the day of Kartik Purnima, then it is called Mahapurnima. On this day, in the evening, by donating a lamp after performing Tripurotsav, there is no trouble of rebirth.
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Auspicious timing of Kartik Purnima
- Date of Kartik Purnima – 19 November
- Purnima date starts – on 18th November at 12.02 pm
- Purnima date ends – on November 19 till 2.29 pm
What is the date of Karthika Pournima 2021?
Karthika Purnima is on 19 November 2021.
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