Kartik Purnima is a highly auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, known for its deep religious and spiritual significance. Worshipping Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings special blessings. Here are some important rituals and remedies you can perform to attract positivity and prosperity:
1. Holy Bath and Charity
On Kartik Purnima, it is considered very auspicious to take an early morning bath in a sacred river, especially in the Ganges. If you cannot visit a river, you can add a few drops of Ganga water to your bath at home.
After the bath, engage in charitable activities. You can donate food grains, clothes, sesame seeds, ghee, and other essentials, as charity on this day brings peace and prosperity.
2. Worship Lord Vishnu
Special worship of Lord Vishnu on Kartik Purnima is very fruitful. Offer yellow flowers, tulsi (holy basil), fruits, and Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar).
Chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” 108 times. This helps bring peace and abundance to your home.
3. Lighting of Diyas (Earthen Lamps)
In the evening of Kartik Purnima, lighting diyas near a river or in your courtyard is highly auspicious. This ritual is believed to honor ancestors and bring blessings for happiness and prosperity.
Light 11 or 21 diyas and offer them to the divine. If you cannot visit a river, you can light the diyas at home.
4. Worship of Lord Shiva
Worshipping Lord Shiva on Kartik Purnima holds special significance. Offer water, milk, and bel leaves on a Shivling (symbolic representation of Shiva).
Chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” to help remove obstacles and bring desired outcomes in life.
5. Tulsi Worship and Lighting a Diya Near Tulsi Plant
The holy basil (Tulsi) has a special place in the Kartik month. Light a diya near a Tulsi plant and perform its puja.
In the evening, light a four-wicked diya near Tulsi and chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” to maintain positivity in your home.
6. Chandra Darshan (Moon Sight) and Worship
Observing the full moon and offering water (Arghya) to the moon on Kartik Purnima night is considered auspicious, bringing mental peace and stability.
While offering Arghya, chant the mantra “Om Som Somaya Namah.”
7. Tarpan for Ancestors
Performing Tarpan (water offerings), Pind Daan, or food donation for the departed ancestors on this day brings their blessings. Feeding the needy is also recommended, as it helps the souls of ancestors find peace.
Following these rituals on Kartik Purnima brings special blessings and infuses your life with positivity and prosperity through divine grace.