Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated with much intensity and passion across the country. This festival is celebrated on the new moon day of Kartik month, which is also known as the Festival of Lights’. The month of Kartik holds special significance from the religious and spiritual point of view, and many major religious festivals and rituals are performed during this month. The festival of Diwali is also an important part of these religious events. Let’s know about the relationship between Diwali and Kartik month.
The Conjunction of the Holy Month of Kartik and Diwali
The Hindu month of Kartik is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The month is full of festivals, especially Navratri, Dussehra, Karwa Chauth, and Diwali. On Amavasya of this month, the festival of Diwali is celebrated, symbolizing the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and victory over Ravana. At this time, due to the month of Kartik, there is an atmosphere of purity and religiosity in the atmosphere, and Diwali adds to the religious fervor of this month.
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi and the month of Kartik
Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is worshipped on Diwali. The month of Kartik is considered especially auspicious for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, as it is at this time that she roams the earth and blesses her devotees. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali brings prosperity and happiness to the household. Deepdan and Tulsi Puja performed in the month of Kartik are also considered to be one of the main ways to get the grace of Lakshmi.
Spiritual Cleaning and Kartik Snan
Bathing in the Ganges or any holy river in the morning in the month of Kartik is considered very auspicious. Worship, fasting, and bathing done in this month erase the sins of the person, and he gets the way to salvation. During Diwali, people not only light up their homes but also purify themselves spiritually by cleaning and lighting lamps in their homes and temples. Both the festival of Diwali and the month of Kartik work to bring happiness, peace, and prosperity into a person’s life.
The Importance of Lighting
The main attraction of Diwali is the lighting of the lamp, which symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. The significance of lighting a lamp in the month of Kartik increases further, as it is believed that lighting a lamp in this month brings special grace to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. By lighting a lamp near Tulsi every day in this month, happiness, peace, and prosperity remain in the house. Lighting a lamp on the night of Amavasya of Kartik month not only removes darkness but also eliminates all the negativity from a person’s life.
Mythological significance and religious rituals
The mythological significance of Diwali is also associated with the month of Kartik. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya on the new moon day of Kartik month after conquering Lanka and killing Ravana. In his welcome, the Ayodhya residents had decorated the houses with lamps, and since then the tradition of celebrating this day as Deepawali began. Similarly, the appearance of Goddess Lakshmi during the Samudra Manthan is also associated with this month, and hence Goddess Lakshmi is specially worshipped at this time.
Relationship between Dhanteras and Govardhan Puja
Dhanteras and Govardhan Puja are also celebrated in the month of Kartik before Diwali, which are part of the religious activities of this month. On Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped for wealth and prosperity. On the day of Govardhan Puja, Lord Krishna, who protected the people of Gokul by lifting Govardhan mountain, is worshipped. This day is also part of the religious rituals of Kartik month and is celebrated a day before Diwali.
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