Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, holds immense significance in Indian culture and traditions. This festival is celebrated every year on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. On this day, Lord Rama killed Ravana and ended the evil, and hence it is called Vijayadashami.
Many religious beliefs and traditions are associated with this holy day, one of which is the sighting of the Neelkanth bird. The sighting of the Neelkanth bird is considered very auspicious on the day of Vijayadashami. According to religious beliefs, Neelkanth is the beloved bird of Lord Shiva and is also considered a symbol of the Neelkanth form of Lord Shiva. In religious texts like Shiva Purana and Ramayana, the sighting of the Neelkanth bird is said to be auspicious, and it is believed that visiting it on this day brings prosperity and happiness in one’s life.
The religious significance of the Neelkanth bird
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Rama worshipped the Shami tree before killing Ravana on the Dashami tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. During this time he touched the leaves of Shami and had darshan of the Neelkanth bird. After performing this type of worship, Lord Rama was helped to win over Ravana. It is on this day that Lord Rama killed Ravana; hence, the sighting of the Neelkanth bird on the day of Dussehra is considered very auspicious. However, after the killing of Ravana, the sin of Brahmin killing was imposed on Lord Rama. To get rid of this sin, he did hard penance to Mahadev, the god of the gods. At that time, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of Neelkanth to Rama. The reason is that every year on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month, i.e., Dussehra, the sighting of the Neelkanth bird is considered auspicious. The sight of a Neelkanth bird brings happiness, prosperity, and peace in life.
Importance of Neelkanth Darshan on Vijayadashami
On the day of Vijayadashami, there is a special significance of Neelkanth. According to religious belief, visiting Neelkanth on this day removes all the troubles of the person and brings happiness in life. It is believed that the sight of this bird is a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity, and this infuses positive energy into life. Visiting Neelkanth on the day of Vijayadashami gives signs of victory in one’s life. On this day, the effigy of Ravana is burned, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The sight of Neelkanth further enhances this positive energy and infuses new zeal and enthusiasm in one’s life.
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Rituals associated with the sighting of Neelkanth
The tradition of visiting Neelkanth on the day of Vijayadashami is celebrated in different ways in different places. Many people wake up early in the morning in the desire to see Neelkanth on this day and try to find the bird. It is especially seen in rural and urban areas, where the Neelkanth bird is more visible in the natural environment. Even in big cities, people follow this tradition, although the sight of Neelkanth here is rare. Therefore, many people also visit the picture or picture of Neelkanth on this day, which is considered equally auspicious.
The Scientific Importance of Neelkanth
Apart from religious beliefs, the Neelkanth bird also has environmental and scientific significance. It is considered to be a natural balancer that maintains environmental balance by eating insects and other small organisms. The survival of the Neelkanth bird plays an important role in conserving our biodiversity.
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