Kartik Purnima Vrat - Worship Method, Significance And Auspicious Results

Kartik Purnima is one of the important full moon days in the Hindu calendar. This fast is observed on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Kartik and is especially observed for its religious, spiritual, and social significance. It usually falls in the months of October and November.

Significance of Kartik Purnima

• Religious Significance: On this day, giving charity, bathing in the Ganges, and fasting helps to cleanse sins and attain virtue.
• Spiritual Significance: This day is considered auspicious for spiritual purification and mental peace.

Methods of Kartik Purnima Vrat

1. Bathing and Purification: The person observing the fast should wake up in the morning and bathe in holy water. Bathing in the Ganges holds special significance.
2. Preparation for the Puja: Clean the place of worship at home and place lamps, incense, flowers, fruits, and offerings.
3. Puja materials:
   • Lamps, incense, flowers, and fruits
   • Coconut, sweets, and yogurt
   • Turmeric, roli, and betel nut

Method of worship:

1. Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
2. Meditate with chanting and singing hymns.
3. Fruit-eating or a waterless fast can be observed throughout the day.
4. Charity and service: Donating to the needy and serving at a religious place is considered auspicious.

Benefits of Kartik Purnima fast

1. Brings happiness, prosperity, and peace into life.
2. Removes Pitrudosha and other defects.
3. Mental and physical health improves.
4. Spiritual strength and positive energy are gained.

• Auspicious date: Full moon day of Kartik month
• Auspicious colors: Yellow and white
• Remedy: Charity, service, and worship of Goddess Lakshmi on this day are extremely beneficial.