Why is Karthigai Deepam celebrated in Tiruvannamalai?
Sri Annamalaiar Hill is considered as Lord Shiva’s great presence in Thiruvannamalai. People believe that the huge light lit during 5 pm will make people close with Lord Shiva on Kathigai Deepam. Lord Shiva will shed all his blessings during this special time of the year. He is rigidly worshipped during this time.
Why do we celebrate Karthigai Deepam 2020?
Karthigai Deepam 2020: In Tamil Nadu, the famous Karthigai Deepam festival is being celebrated today. This festivals celebrate the triumph of light over darkness. This Festival is dedicated to the worship of Lord Murugan also known as Kartikeya, is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
What is the story behind Karthigai Deepam?
According to early Hindu scriptures, Lord Brahma and Vishnu had a feud on who’s more powerful and superior. Immediately, Lord Brahma took the form of a bird and started to fly up to find the top while Lord Vishnu assumed the appearance of a boar and dug deep to find the bottom. …
What is Bharani Deepam?
The Bharani Deepam ceremony is performed during Karthika Masam. Five Lamps are lit for the Bharani Deepam ceremony, the wicks of five huge, earthen, ghee-filled pots, representing the sacred elements earth, air, fire, water and ether. This single flame is referred to as the Bharani Deepam.
What is karthika pournami?
Kartika Purnima is a Hindu, Sikh and Jain cultural festival, celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) day or the fifteenth lunar day of Kartik (November–December). It is also known as Tripuri Purnima and Tripurari Purnima. It is sometimes called Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali, the festival of lights of the gods.
How do you wish Karthigai Deepam?
– “This Karthigai Deepam, may Lord Murugan remove all the troubles and problems from your life. May you be showered with happiness, good health, wealth and all the goodness in the world.” – “Here’s wishing you a very blissful, joyous and happy Karthigai Deepam 2021.”
How do you celebrate deepam?
Celebration
Karthika Deepam/Observances
What is the importance of Karthika Pournami?
Kartik Purnima is also the birthday of Matsya, god Vishnu’s fish-incarnation (avatar). It is also the birthday of Vrinda, the personification of the Tulsi plant and of Kartikeya, the god of war and son of Shiva. This day is also considered special for goddess Radha, the lover and eternal consort of god Krishna.
What is the end of Karthika Deepam serial?
In late March 2020, the production and broadcasting of the series halted along with all other Indian television series and films owing COVID-19 outbreak in India.
What should we do on Karthigai Deepam?
Karthigai Deepam Vidhi
- Rise early and take a bath.
- Wear fresh clothes.
- Observe a fast.
- Start making preparations for the festival.
- Also, make a lamp called maavillaku.
- Clean the house and start decorating the floor at the entrance and in the temple area with Kolams (rangoli).
- In the evening, wear new or fresh clothes.
What is Bharani Nakshatra?
Bharani (Devanagari: भरणी) is the second nakshatra in Hindu astronomy, corresponding to 35, 39, and 41 Arietis all together. In Jyotiṣa, Bharani is ruled by Shukra (the planet Venus).
How do karthika pournami Pooja?
Place an idol/image of Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu or Shiva or Lord Kartikeya. Light an oil/ghee lamp. Offer water to Lord Ganesha, followed by Haldi, Chandan Kumkum, Akshat, mauli, janeu, followed by gandham(perfume) pushpam) flowers and durva grass, deepam (lamp), dhoop (incense) and naivedhya (food).