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'''Happy Kartika Purnima '''

Kartika Poornima    or Kartika purnima is a  Hindu,  Jain and Sikh holy festival, celebrated on the full moon day or the fifteenth lunar day of Kartika (November–December). Sometimes called as Tripuri Poornima or  Tripurari Poornima and Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali, which is the festival of lights of the gods. Tripuri Poornima is only next to  Mahashivratri, amongst festivals dedicated to Shiva worship.

This year  Kartik Purnima celebrated, today i.e., on 6th November 2014 all over world irrespective of Religious inclinations.  The day marks the end of the Sharad Ritu and the start of Hemant Ritu. This day also marks the onset of winter in India. It believed day the gods come down on earth and make their homes in the sacred rivers. People take bath on this day in Ganges and other sacred rivers to eliminate negative forces and to yield positive results. Puja, snan or Daan on Kartik Purnima is equivalent to 100 Ashvamedha Yagyas. Good deeds on this day lead the individual toward the way of salvation. Apart from these, such pious deeds bring the devotee closer to supreme power to beget blessings of good health as well as wealth.

The legend associated with this detailed that <span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">Tripurasura had conquered the whole world and defeated the gods and, who created three cities in space, together called " Tripura". He with three demon sons- Tarakah, Kamalaksh and Vidyutmali got three moving cities constructed from Mayasura- the renowned architect of the demons. He bestowed one upon each son with advice not to cross the paths of Gods or disrespect them. All three sons performed severe penance to Lord Brahma- who granted them a boon that they would live for a thousand years in three invincible moving cities called Tripuri and destroyed by only one arrow that would merge the three cities into one and set them on fire. The cities were made of gold, silver and iron.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">Soon the three started harassing the Gods. The Gods then approached Lord Shiva requesting him for rescue. Lord Shiva danced the “Tandava”, the dance of destruction that rocked the three cities. He shot an arrow piercing through the three cities at one time and the fire from his third eye burnt the three cities. The killing of the three demons spread happiness around the world. This form of Shiva is “Tripuraari or Tripurantaka”.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">The killing of the demon(s) and destruction of his/their cities with a single arrow - by Shiva overjoyed the gods and they declared the day as a festival of illuminations. Tripurasura, images of Shiva carried in procession. Temple complexes in southern India are lit up throughout the night. Towers of lights illuminated in temples.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="color:rgb(53,53,53);background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">Vamtantra conducts Sampoorna Rudrabhishek performed along with Yagna during the eve of Kartik Purnima, which washes away one's karma and grants long life as well as inner peace and deep meditation. Lord Shiva worshiped in His Rudra form, hailed by all Vedic scriptures as one of the greatest Poojas to remove all evils, to attain all desires and for all round prosperity. This yagya performed by vamtantra gives a miracle result to bestow prosperity, fulfilment, and removal of negativities, purify the negative karma & give the protection in life. Maha Rudrabhishek particularly performed for the sake of washing away ones sins and afflictions, for bringing peace, prosperity and happiness, along with family togetherness. Rudrabhishek protects devotees from evil forces & possible dangers. <span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">On this day, Lord Vishnu took avatar as Matsya or the fish incarnation in order to save Manu, the first man, from the primeval flood that destroyed the universe. It is because of Manu called 'manav' or 'manushya' in Sanskrit. Thus, the day worshipped for his birth of Matsyaavatar. Performing Puja to Lord Vishnu on this day can generate immense fortune for devotees. Vamtantra conducts Shri Satyanarayana katha/Puja during Kartik Purnima for each individual and families to appease lord Vishnu. Prayers offered to lord Vishnu and read to achieve one's aim and on fulfilment of one's desires. Persons who are interested to carry out this Shri Satyanarayana katha/Puja on every monthly purnima advised that Kartik Purnima is the beginning of yearly Purnima Puja that performed every month. On this, day People place 360 or 720 wicks in temples, to secure escape-reaching hell after death.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">It is the birthday of Kartikeya, the god of war and son of Shiva. It is also the birthday of Vrinda, the personification of the  <span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">   <span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">plant. This day also is special for  Radha, the lover of Krishna - Vishnu's incarnation Both Krishna, Radha danced rasa, and Krishna worshipped Radha on this day.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">On this day, Lord Vishnu took avatar as Matsya or the fish incarnation in order to save Manu, the first man, from the primeval flood that destroyed the universe. It is because of Manu called 'manav' or 'manushya' in Sanskrit. Thus, the day worshipped for his birth of Matsyaavatar. Performing Puja to Lord Vishnu on this day can generate immense fortune for devotees. Vamtantra conducts Shri Satyanarayana katha/Puja during Kartik Purnima for each individual and families to appease lord Vishnu. Prayers offered to lord Vishnu and read to achieve one's aim and on fulfilment of one's desires. Persons who are interested to carry out this Shri Satyanarayana katha/Puja on every monthly purnima advised that Kartik Purnima is the beginning of yearly Purnima Puja that performed every month. On this, day and lamps lit on intersections, under Peepal trees, in temples <span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">Kartik Purnima considered as day of Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Angira and Lord <span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">Sun.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="color:rgb(53,53,53);background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">Kartik Poornima is closely associated with Prabodhini Ekadashi that marks the end of Chaturmas, a four-month period when Vishnu believed to sleep. Prabodhini Ekadashi signifies the awakening of the god. Chaturmas penance ends on this day. Many fairs that begin on Prabodhini Ekadashi end on Kartik Poornima. <span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="color:rgb(53,53,53);background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">Kartik Purnima considered a very auspicious day for Jains and celebrated by followers of Jainism as Jain light festival. On this day, Lord Mahavira worshiped. Lamps lit under the moonlight sky. Devotees visit Palitana- famous Jain pilgrimage that thrown open for the devotees on this day after being closed for public during the four months of monsoon.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;text-indent:.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-size:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;">For followers of Sikhism this day marks the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev. The founder of their religion, Guru Nanak was born on the day of Kartik Poornima in 1469 AD.

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