Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Kartika masam- A month of sanctity Kartika masam is considered very auspicious for the Hindus in south India.It is very sacred to both the Saivites and Vaishnavites and the devotees indulge in month-long prayers to the gods and believe they would ward off all the sins. People observe strict austerities during the month. They wake up early in the morning, take bath and visit temples. Among the important festivals during the month are Kartika Poornima when special pujas are held and Poornima Dhyanam or meditation is performed, and Kartika Ekadasi when devotees go on fast and break it on the next day known as Ksheerabdi Dwadasi. On the Dwadasi day, a new Tulsi plant along with a tender branch of amla tree is worshipped. Puja to Goddess Lakshmi with offerings in coins is performed on the occasion. Another practice is the lighting of lamps and leaving them in the river on Poornima night and Amavasya morning in the month. Those living close to rivers perform the ritual on a daily basis. Bathing in the river is considered very sacred and the devotees during the month make it a point to take a bath before sunrise and after sunset, and offer prayers to keep both the body and mind pure and healthy. Regards Prasanna Kumar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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