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Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

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Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

Why it is celebrated

On Kartik Shukla Chaturdashi, the day before Kartik Purnima, Bhagwan Vishnu and Bhagwan Shiv are worshipped together. It is the one day of the year when tulsi is offered to Shiv ji and bel leaves to Vishnu ji. The day shows how deeply Hari and Har honour each other.

The story

The Shiv Purana tells that once Bhagwan Vishnu left his abode, Vaikuntha, and came to Kashi. He resolved to offer a thousand lotus flowers to Bhagwan Shiv.

Vishnu ji kept offering one lotus after another, chanting Shiv ji's name. When the time came for the last flower, one lotus was missing. So that his vow would not stay incomplete, he thought, 'People say my eyes are like lotuses.' And he got ready to offer one of his own lotus eyes.

Seeing such unshakeable devotion, Shiv ji appeared at once. He kept Vishnu ji's eye just as it was and, pleased, gave him the Sudarshan Chakra. That day was Kartik Shukla Chaturdashi.

Since then Hari and Har are worshipped together on this day. At the Kashi Vishwanath temple Vishnu ji is given a special place today, and in Ujjain Mahakal's procession goes to the Gopal Mandir at midnight, where the two exchange garlands. This is called Hari-Har milan.

Puja vidhi

  1. Bathe in the morning and take a sankalp for the puja and vrat; many devotees fast through the day.
  2. Place pictures or idols of Bhagwan Vishnu and Bhagwan Shiv side by side on a chowki, or visit a nearby temple.
  3. Worship Vishnu ji at night (Nishita kaal) with lotus or yellow flowers, sandalwood, incense and a lamp; recite the Vishnu Sahasranama if you can.
  4. Today offer bel leaves to Vishnu ji and tulsi to Shiv ji; this is not done on other days.
  5. Do Shiv ji's abhishek with water or milk; in the Shaiva tradition his puja is done at the next dawn (Arunodaya).
  6. Light and offer diyas, sing the aarti and share prasad.

Food

Makhana kheer, fruit and simple sattvic food; those fasting eat fruit and vrat food.

Wishes to send

  • Warm wishes on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi! May the grace of both Hari and Har be with you.

  • Today tulsi for Shiv ji and bel for Vishnu ji. This day teaches that love knows no distance. Happy Vaikuntha Chaturdashi!

  • A thousand lotuses and an unbroken resolve. May true devotion like Vishnu ji's awaken in all our hearts.

  • Jai Hari, Jai Har! On this holy day, may the lamp of peace and love keep burning in your home.

  • On this night of Hari-Har milan, may harmony and closeness grow in your family too.

  • Shiv and Vishnu worship each other. Let us also learn to respect everyone. Greetings on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi!

For your status

  • The holy night of Hari-Har milan.

  • Jai Shri Hari, Har Har Mahadev.

  • Tulsi for Shiv ji today, bel for Vishnu ji.

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