Kartika Purnima
OdiaAlso known as: Kartik Purnima
Kartika Purnima
About Kartika Purnima
Kartika Purnima, celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month (October-November) in Odisha, is one of the most sacred days for Hindu devotees. It marks the end of the holy month of Kartik.
In Puri, the day is marked by the Boita Bandana ritual, where miniature boats are floated in rivers and tanks to commemorate the ancient maritime tradition of Odisha, honouring the ancient Sadhabas traders.
Devotees take holy dips in sacred rivers and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. The day is also significant for performing Shraddha rituals for ancestors.
In Puri, the Jagannath Temple holds elaborate celebrations, and the day is considered highly auspicious for worship and spiritual practices.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and perform holy bathing and Boita Bandana rituals.
- Wake before sunrise and take a ritual bath.
- Float miniature boats (boita) in rivers and tanks.
- Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and ancestors.
- Break the fast after the puja with prasad.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Boita Bandana and temple puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Wake before sunrise and take a ritual bath.
- Prepare miniature boats with flowers and offerings.
- Float the boats in rivers or tanks.
- Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and ancestors.
- Visit temples and receive prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Boita Bandana is the ritual of floating miniature boats in rivers and tanks on Kartika Purnima, commemorating Odisha's ancient maritime tradition.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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