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Ksheerabdi Dwadasi

Ksheerabdi Dwadasi is an auspicious day in the month of Karthika, also called as Chiluka Dwadasi, Yogeeswara Dwadasi or HariBodhini Dwadasi. It falls on 12th day of Karthika month. It is an auspicious day for the Hindus, particularly the married women.

Observance

On Ksheerabdi Dwadasi day, married women, mostly in the Southern states perform Tulasi Pooja in the evening. Holy Basil plant is worshiped by the married women on this auspicious day for a happy and blissful married life.

On this day Tulasi and Indian gooseberry (amla) plants are worshipped. Like on Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi Devi is worshipped with coins. It is believed that Lord Vishnu along with Goddess Lakshmi Devi and Lord Brahma reaches Brindavan. Therefore who ever performs pooja to Lord Vishnu on this day with whole hearted dedication and Bhakthi will be blessed with good health, wealth and prosperous life.

During Ksheera Sagara Mathana things have come, finally came out the nectar of immortality – Amrut. Holding the pitcher of amrut, Lord Vishnu shed tears of joy, from which was born Tulasi. Lord Vishnu accepted her as his consort. He made her sit in his lap and told her that she has the capability to purify the world. Tulasi is the favorite of the Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the Tulasi plant has emerged on this day.

In Karthik month, lighting lamps (diyas) is considered as tradition. There is a significance to light lamps on Dwadasi, Chathurdasi and Pournami days. The lighting of lamps on this day itself gives infinite punya (virtue) to everyone.

So, performing pooja to the Tulasi plant on this day is a very pure, divine good deed.

Importance

Ksheerabdi Dwadasi has its own importance and signficance. Mostly, married women observe fasting in the daytime on this auspicious day, though it is not compulsory.