Kurma Jayanti 2024: The date, background, customs, meaning, and everything you need to know about the celebration

Kurma Jayanti 2024: It’s often regarded as one of the year’s most auspicious holidays. Kurma Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Kurma, the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is observed as one of the most significant days for his devotees. Across the nation, Kurma Jayanti is observed with great fervour and devotion. This year, Vaishakha Purnima and Buddha Purnima fall on Kurma Jayanti. Here are some things to consider as we prepare to commemorate this unique day.

Time and date:

This year’s Kurma Jayanti falls on May 23. Drik Panchang states that the Purnima Tithi will take place on May 22 at 6:47 PM and conclude on May 23 at 7:22 PM.

History:

In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Lord Kurma, a massive tortoise, to raise the Mandaranchal Parvat on his back and aid in the process of churning the ocean to locate Amrit, or the elixir, during the great Samudra Manthan.

Rituals:

Devotees take a holy bath and get up early on this day. Then they present Lord Vishnu with fruits, flowers, sweets, tulsi, chandan, and kumkum. Devotees refrain from consuming cereals and pulses and follow a strict fast. In addition, bhog is distributed and aarti is done. On this day, those who follow a fast stay watch at night and recite Vishnu Sahasranama.

Significance:

The day of spiritual enlightenment is observed on Kurma Jayanti. It is thought that those who fast and perform puja for Lord Kurma on this day will be bestowed with money, success, and enlightenment. The divine blessings might assist individuals in avoiding bad things in life and in locating the light that leads to success. Kurma Jayanti is one of the most auspicious days of the year, celebrated by Lord Vishnu devotees across the nation.

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