Kartik Purnima : The Holiest Month ends today
Our rituals cleanse the mind, body, and soul
Today is Kartika Purnima, and on this full moon day, our holiest month of Hindu culture ends. The entire month remains strictly vegetarian for most of the people, practicing rituals to cleanse the mind, body, and soul. Last five days are known as Panchuka, and almost everyone shun non-vegetarian food, even the cranes turn pious and give up eating fish. There is a scientific rationale as well behind this : diseases spread more readily with the onset of monsoon, so it's essential to refrain eating heavy or non-vegan meals to stay healthy.
The month marks the end of the holy period of last four months (Chaturmasya), and it's believed, Lord Vishnu enters a yogic sleep in the netherworld or subterranean realms of the universe (Patala) since the start of Chaturmasya and return to his abode today.
On the start of this month a Diya is hosted in our temple premise and every day, its brought down to add ghee and then again hosted back. This Deep Daan is a ritual to please Lord Vishnu to return to his abode.
In some places, the diya is kept on rice only and the same rice is used today to cook the prasad, as the rice is soaked in ghee for one month, it has a very unique and different taste.
During the entire month, arts are made on each day with Rangoli at the sacred Tulasi plant( the holy basil), Tulasi being the consort of the Lord Vishnu, pleased by these offerings to reach to the Lord.
Kudos to our temple priest who consistently take care of making these beautiful arts with his lovely skill.
Our ladies observe the entire month with auspicious customs and during the last five days of Panchuka, go to the temple at early morning and do the Sankirtana, rounding around our apartment society. It's believed that women sustain the healthy life of their husband by doing all these auspicious rituals even if their husband don’t follow any dharma - that's the power of a woman resembling the chastity and purity of Tulasi or Vrundavati - true woman empowerment from ancient times.
And specific to my place, we also celebrate the Boita Bandana, on Kartik Purnima in memory of our ancient maritime trades dating back to 3rd century BC. People go to the nearest water body to set afloat miniature boats, but then we filled our mini swimming pool where the ladies can fulfill the ritual.
After completing that, they offered their prayers at the temple and went for five rounds of Sankirtana. I have tried to capture it in video from different places to bring the best of it.
Women drive the family in our culture with these religious practices, that brings mental peace at times of difficulty which is very important in this stressful life - Kudos to them for what they sacrifice for the family.
Finally the prasad was cooked at the temple premise and offered to the Lord first and then distributed in the public. Ladies did ensure to arrange everything and our temple priest cooked it. It was very tasty, that's the power of blessings, every time you cook in the temple, it's an entire different aroma.
So that's all ? NO.... We do have a prasad sevan ceremony now in the evening for all the families of the society at the temple premises. Collectively seeking the blessing have a different charm.
I have been capturing the clips for the entire month for this post and it's an incredible effort to club all this, but hey that is how we share our culture, isn't it ? Hopefully these posts will help pass this information to our next generation. At one age in life, you will need only divine blessings to lead a peaceful and happy life. They can't be bought........
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How are you dear friend @sanjeevm good morning
I appreciate the effort you have made to put together all these images of the celebrations. I love their culture, and how these rituals serve to keep the body and mind healthy, in addition to the importance that women have in their culture.
Beautiful shots, great video
Have a great day
Every religion has some good and holy month like Islam has Ramadan. is your wife okay? she hasn't joined this ritual.
Ya, she is not doing well, and that is why could not join.
oh, that's what my assumption was, Hope she gets well soon and join you guys in adventures @sanjeevm
I have heard the name of Kartik Puja in Bengali Kartik month but have not seen it.
This month was full of detox.
Rituals that help us cleanse our body and mind are great for everyone because it is a sacred month. I imagine that many people join this tradition of their culture.
Very beautiful clicks. We all should respect everyone religious cultures as everyone have rights to fulfill their duties according their cultures.
I was not aware 0f that , this is really interesting to know about it.
The culture of your country is incredible and I will not tire of expressing it and the best thing is that they celebrate spiritual cleansing as well as body-mind to be happier with it.
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One thing that captures my heart about your culture is how colourful it is always displayed.
ahhhh.. i was confused about what is a pot doing there being hoisted up like a flag.. 😁🤙
very cool practice and all the proceedings. i notice alot of bells and cymbals being played.
and all those beautiful dresses! :)
Peace of mind, to focus while offering prayers.
ahhh 😊🙏
I agree with this. Keep healthy, as well as your family.
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Thank you for sharing your amazing culture. So interesting to find out traditions, its so healthy !
For sure you all feel better now! Great health for you!
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It must have really been a memorial month and wonderful time also. It is always good to keep track of religion and stay consistent and faithful to the religion
Es muy bueno lo que hacen sus rituales para el alma y el cuerpo, hace años acompañé a mi madre a la hermandad de Sai Baba, acá en Venezuela y pude aprender y apreciar su cultura..
It is always nice to know more about stuffs like this happening around the world and I appreciate you sharing this.
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it always gives you happiness to get together with family and friends.
Interezante rituales, muy bellas fotos gracias por compartir.
Beautiful and colourful pictures of celebration...we also celebrate this day but in another way. It is always nice to see all cultures... All Rangoli are so beautiful 😻
We keep watching on TV and posted here. The Indian community also shares many special festival pictures and videos with us. They get a chance to meet each other and have a lot of fun together
Friend I saw your blog after long time. I am also really happy after seeing your blog. Truly our Indian culture is very beautiful and iconic. I think nowhere is done the way all festivals are celebrated together in our Indian culture. The Kartik Poornima festival that you all have celebrated together is truly wonderful
@sanjeevm Sanjeev, I am so glad to see these pictures, the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima and the holy, pious and religious celebrations associated with it. Great time to be together with the family and friends and worship our great gods, goddesses and all the deities. Its indeed such a blessing to be at the temple and get the complete element of eternal peace, happiness and solace.
Relishing the "Prasaad" is also a moment, this is not just a food to eat but the physical presence of Gods blessing to you all by themselves.
Thank you so much!
Regards,
Amit