Amavasya of Kartik month has been described as very important. It is said that on this day in the Mahabharata peace festival, Lord Krishna himself promised about Kartik Amavasya. After which its importance increases. Amavasya puja of Kartik month is performed all over the country today.
Lamps are lit
There is a tradition of lighting diyas on Diwali night on Kartik Amavasya. It is believed that on this day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya. People consider the day of Kartik Amavasya to be very holy as well. It is also said that on this day, when the Pitrugnas come to the earth on the Pitru Paksha, then they do not have trouble reaching the Pitra Lok again, so it is lighted with lamps.
Do this Rituals on Kartik Amavasya
Bathe in a holy river
On the day of Kartik Amavasya, take a bath in a holy river near you. It is considered auspicious to do so. After this, definitely offer arghya to the sun god. After giving water to the sun, flow black sesame into some flowing water.
Read the Navagraha Satrota
On the day of Kartik Amavasya, for the peace of planet related defects and Navagrahas, do recite Navagraha Strota on this day. Do chanting of Vishnu Sahasranama on this day. Its special importance is stated. It is said that by taking these measures on the day of Kartik Amavasya, the bad horoscopes of the horoscope are removed.
Do this thing to remove Shani
Going to a temple of Kartik Amavasya or going to a poor person’s house and lighting a lamp, all the problems related to the planet Shani are eradicated. Not only this, it is also beneficial to anoint Shivling with honey on the day of Kartik Amavasya.
Story related to Karthik Amavasya
According to legends, once King Bali had imprisoned all the gods along with Goddess Lakshmi and was liberated by Lord Vishnu on the day of Kartik Krishna Amavasya. However, frightened by this incident, all the gods along with Goddess Lakshmi went to the Kshir Sagar (ocean of milk).
Therefore, special arrangements are made for them on the day of Kartik Amavasya so that they do not go to the Kshira Sagar, but stay in the homes of the people, and the people can get their blessings.
Another legend tells that on this day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with his wife, Goddess Sita and brother Lakshmana after completing 14 years of exile. To celebrate his arrival, the people of Ayodhya lit earthen lamps and since then Diwali is celebrated on the day of Kartik Amavasya. During the exile, Lord Rama killed Ravana, the king of demons, this day is also celebrated as a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
What are the rituals of Kartik Amavasya Puja and Vrat?
Here, the rituals performed following the Kartik Amavasya fast or worship are described.
- Take a morning bath in a holy lake, pond or river and offer argh to Lord Surya. Also offer sesame seeds in running water.
- In the morning, recite the Navagraha Stotra and seek blessings from God. By doing this, the effect of all the planetary doshas present in your horoscope will be reduced.
- To get rid of all the evil effects of the planets, recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Light a lamp or earthen lamp in the temple to get rid of all the sufferings and effects set by Shani.
- Worship Lord Shiva and get anointed with honey on Shivling to get the blessings of Lord Shiva.
What is the significance of Kartik Amavasya?
On the night of this Amavasya, Goddess Shyama Kali is worshiped through a special tantric puja. Goddess Shyama is the first incarnation of Kali Devi Durga. This worship is done to end the immorality and negativity around us. This tantric puja brings happiness and prosperity to the people on the night of Kartik Amavasya and protects them from misfortune and dangers.
Goddess Lakshmi is believed to have appeared from the churning of the sea on the day of Kartik Amavasya. Hence this day is also known as Kamala Jayanti. Those who worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day get wealth, prosperity and happiness.
Like other Amavasya, Kartik Amavasya is also considered an auspicious day for performing ancestral rites. By worshiping fathers on this day, their blessings can be obtained and one can get rid of all the faults and debts of the ancestors present in their birth chart.
According to popular beliefs, performing any kind of holy ritual or bathing in holy rivers, in a lake or a pond, reduces all your evil deeds on the day of Kartik Amavasya and you can attain salvation. Praying to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu and observing Kartik Amavasya fast fulfills all the desires of the Jataka.
According to Hindu scriptures, Kartik month is one of the most auspicious months and the significance of Kartik Amavasya is more than all other Amavasya. Therefore, on this day, Hindus should perform rituals and dip or bathe in sacred rivers, lakes or ponds. After this one should go to the temple and light the lamps in front of the idol of God.
