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Jaya
Jagannath,
On behalf of Kumar Purnami and Gajalaxmi Puja, Nilachakra
wishes all devotees a playful and prosperous day ahead. Let Lord
Kumar bless all with fine-looking attractive handsomeness and
Goddess Laxmi bless with wealth and richness.
Requesting all brothers and Sisters to visit Sri Jagannath Temple
today evening and perform your piece of Puja towards Lord Kumar and
Godess Laxmi.
Kumar Purnami :
On setting Autumn the month of Aswina in oriya calendar starts flying
high with festivals, carnivals and celebrations. Today counts to Kumar
Purnima, a festival is celebrated in respect of Goddes Lakshmi, the
divinity of prosperity. Today two sets of priests, one in lieu of Lord
Jagannath and other Goddess Laxmi play dice on this festival.
Nevertheless, this satisfies the Lords. Today is the full-moon day in
the month of October. This autumn festival is one of the most popular
and important festival of Orissa. 'Kumar' the handsome Son of Lord
Shiva was born on this day. He also became the 'God of war'.
Today the young girls who wish for a handsome husband, propitiate Lord
Kumar who was considered to be the most handsome among the Gods. In
the early morning young girls after their purificatory bath wear new
garments and make food-offerings to the Sun. They observe fasting for
the day. In the evening when the moon rises they again make food
offerings of a special variety and take it after the rituals are over.
It is a festival of rejoicing for the girls. They sing and dance. The
songs are of special nature. They also play a kind of country game
known as 'Puchi'.
Gajalaxmi Puja :
This day is also observed as the birthday of Laxmi, the Goddess of
wealth. People worship the Goddess at their homes and keep themselves
indulged and awaken by playing Pasha (Chess). Significantly it
suggests that those who wish to acquire wealth should always be
vigilant at night. It is for this reason the owl, a bird that sleeps
in the day and awakes only at night is considered to be dearest to
goddess Laxmi.
Regards
Nilachakra
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