- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 23 May 2024 10:49 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kurma Jayanti marks the appearance day of Lord Vishnu’s Kurma (Tortoise) incarnation. Lord Kurma is believed to be Lord Vishnu's second incarnation. According to Hindu texts, Lord Vishnu is believed to have materialised as a tortoise during the Samudra Manthan, helping to raise the Mandarachal mountain. As per the Hindu Panchang, this day falls on the Purnima of the month of Vaisakha. This year, Kurma Jayanti is being celebrated today, on 23rd May 2024.
Kurma Jayanti 2024: Date And Shubh Muhurat
Kurma Jayanti 2024 Date - 23rd May 2024, Thursday
Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:17 on May 22, 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends - 09:52 on May 23, 2024
Kurma Jayanti 2024 Puja Muhurat - 05:17 PM to 08:13 PM, 23rd May 2024
Kurma Jayanti 2024: Significance Of This Sacred Day
Kurma Jayanti is a sacred festival commemorating the birth of Lord Vishnu, who took the form of a tortoise named Kurma. Hindu legends assert that Lord Vishnu lifted the "Mandaranchal Parvat" (mountain) on his back on this specific day. He accomplished this by assuming the form of "Kurma" at the "Ksheera Sagara Manthan." Since then, people have celebrated Kurma Jayanti as Lord Kurma's appearance day. The churning process would not have succeeded and the Gods would not have gotten the 14 heavenly gifts if the Kurma Avatar had not been present. Hindus worship Lord Vishnu in his second incarnation with great devotion and reverence.
Kurma (tortoise) is the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Kurma Jayanti 2024: Rituals Associated With This Pious Day
- Have a holy bath in the early morning.
- Put on clean, new clothes, or Puja vastra, or garments for worship.
- Worship Lord Vishnu and give prayers by presenting offerings to him such as flowers, sweets, incense, Tulsi leaves, Chandan, and kumkum.
- Fasting on this day is considered auspicious. As a result, many devotees observe strict Kurma Jayanti vows or quiet fasts.
- Cereals and pulses cannot be consumed during a fast; the only foods permitted are milk products and fruits.
- It is imperative to uphold complete austerity, and those in attendance are forbidden from engaging in any form of immoral behaviour or lying.
- To please Lord Vishnu, hold a Jaagran during the night and sing mantras all through the night.
- Reciting the well-known "Vishnu Sahasranam" is said to be exceedingly fortunate.
- Perform Lord Vishnu’s aarti after performing all the puja rituals.
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