What should be done in Kartik month?
Devotees feel that during Kartik Maas or the month of Kartik, your body can rejuvenate itself and get rid of pagan views and deeds. During this period, devotees observe fasts, light up ghee lamps, do charity and take a holy dip in the river.
Why Kartik month is important?
Kartika (or Kartik) month or Kartik maas is considered to be the holiest month. This month is very dear to the devotees of Krishna because it is very dear to Lord Krishna. And whatever is dear to Krishna is dear to the devotees.
Why Kartik Puja is done?
It is believed that taking a dip into Ganga on this day washes one’s sin and brings prosperity to one’s life. Worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, keeping fast and feeding Brahmins are religious activities carried out on this day. People also indulge in charity, especially the donation of cows.
How is Kartik Puja done?
While conducting pooja, place idols of Lords on Baajot covered with pieces of red or yellow cloth. Light diya and incense stick. Offer kukum, haldi, Akshat, janue, and Chandan to Lord Ganesha. Offer Tulsi to Lord Vishnu, Billipatra to Lord Shiva and flowers to Lord Kartikey.
Why is Kartik Puja done?
Is Kartik month auspicious?
Kartik month (Kartik maas) is the best of the month for spiritual progress. Sacred Vedic literatures sing the glories of the auspicious month in the following ways: If one offers a lamp during the month of Kartika, his sins of many thousands and millions of births perish in half an eye blink.
What to do during the month of Kartik?
Devotees follow Nakabhukta or Ekabhuktam during the whole month of Kartik. They take meal only once a day. Some people take fruits or milk in the evening time after performing Puja. If devotees are not able to do so, they follow these customs at least on auspicious days like Karthik Somavar, Karthika Pournami etc.
Why is Kartik the most auspicious month for Hindus?
According to Hindus, pujas, rituals, other auspicious and prosperous celebrations during Kartik month give them great pleasure and happiness in life because this is the most favorite month for both of the Supreme Gods Lord Vishnu and Shiva. They believe that praying to Lord during Kartik maas fetches them Moksha (salvation).
Is there a no moon day in Kartika?
Kartika Amavasya is the Amavasya or No moon day that falls in the Hindu month of Kartika. According to the Gregorian calendar, Kartika month corresponds to the October/November month. Kartik Amavasy is also celebrated all over the world as a day of Diwali.
What are the rituals and customs of Kartik Masa vrata?
There are certain rules and codes to perform Kartika Masa vrata. The Karthika Purana details the rituals and customs to be performed during the month of Karthik. Various Hindu sacred texts have mentioned the list of basic rituals and customs of Kartika masam. Devotees should not eat non vegetarian food for whole month of Karthik.