Kartik Purnima 2025: Why is bathing in Ganga considered most sacred on Kartik Purnima? Know religious importance

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Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan Significance: The day of Kartik Purnima is considered very auspicious in Hindu religion. The tradition of bathing in Ganga, fasting, donating and donating lamps on this day has been going on for centuries. It is believed that doing all these things on the day of Kartik Purnima brings infinite virtue. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Mother Lakshmi. Donating lamps on the banks of Ganga on this day brings light, peace and prosperity in life.

Purnima Tithi of Kartik month is starting on 4th Tuesday at 11.37 pm. This date will end on 5th at 6.49 pm. In such a situation, Purnima Tithi is going to prevail with sunrise on 5th. There will be full moon in the evening also, hence Kartik Purnima will be celebrated on 5th. Its fast will be observed on this day.

Religious importance of bathing in Ganga on Kartik Purnima

Ganga bath is taken on the day of Kartik Purnima. The importance of bathing in Ganga on this day is found in religious scriptures. Taking bath in Ganga on this day is considered very virtuous. Taking bath in Ganga on the full moon day of Kartik month destroys all sins. The soul becomes purified and moves on the path of salvation. This day is for self-purification, salvation and attaining divine grace. This bath brings auspiciousness in life.

Lord Vishnu had taken Matsya incarnation

It is believed that taking bath in Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari or any holy river during Brahma Muhurta removes the sorrows of many births. Taking bath on this day brings spiritual peace. A feeling of peace, balance and devotion is created. According to religious beliefs, Lord Vishnu incarnated in the form of a fish on the day of Kartik Purnima. Matsya avatar is the first of the ten major incarnations of Vishnu. Therefore, worship of Lord Vishnu, fasting and bathing in Ganga have special significance on Kartik Purnima.

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