Kartik Purnima

Kartik Purnima is an extremely important and virtuous day in Hinduism. This day is especially considered ideal for worship, penance, charity and service works. The importance of the full moon of the month of Kartik increases further when it is also considered the day of worship of Lord Vishnu, Shiva, and Ganga Mata. On this day, there is special importance of bathing in the Ganges and lighting lamps, which opens the way to happiness, prosperity and salvation in a person’s life.

Spiritual significance of Kartik Purnima

According to mythological beliefs, bathing in the Ganges and lighting lamps on the day of Kartik Purnima destroys sins and leads to the attainment of virtue. The charity and service works done on this day bring peace, balance and prosperity in life. Especially on this day, there is importance of worshiping Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The fruits of good deeds done in the month of Kartik increase manifold, and the virtuous deeds done on this day remove all the obstacles in a person’s life.

The importance of donation from a mythological point of view

It has been said in the mythological texts—

Yasya Smranamatrena Harirvinihata Narah.

Tasya Sarvam Bhavet Punyam Brihaspatyayutam Yatha॥

That is, the person who remembers the name of God on this day gets the fruits of every kind of virtue.

Become a part of virtue by feeding the poor and disabled children

The day of Kartik Purnima is the best time to do virtuous deeds, give donations and establish peace and balance in life with a spirit of service. On this day, feeding especially the disabled, helpless and needy children is considered very auspicious.

Be a part of the service project of Narayan Seva Sansthan to provide lifelong food (one day in a year) to disabled children and take advantage of this holy day. This pious act of yours will not only bring prosperity in your life, but will also help in bringing real change in the society.