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Kartik Panchami: History, tradition, and importance of Pandav Panchami and Gyan Panchami

By alfa wasnik | Updated: November 8, 2021 15:01 IST

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The month of Kartik has a special significance in the Marathi year. After the big festival, Diwali month marks the end of Chaturmas, the Mahalaya ( Kartik Panchami).
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The month of Kartik has many special days and occasions like Ekadashi, Tripurari Pournima, and Tulsi Vivah the month has something special every day.
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At the beginning of the month of Kartik is celebrated as Pratipada Diwali Padva, Balipratipada. In this order, Kartik Shuddha Panchami is celebrated as Pandava Panchami, Kad Panchami, and Jain Panchami. But do you know why Shuddha Panchami is celebrated as Pandava Panchami?
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The two most important elements in the Mahabharata are the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The Pandavas, who fought under the guidance of Lord Krishna and destroyed the mighty Kauravasena despite their small strength, set a great example to the world. So people celebrate this day that the qualities like Pandavas may come to us.
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The Pandavas, who were defeated by the Kauravas in the game, had to spend 12 years in exile On Kartik Shukla Panchami, the Pandavas appeared out of obscurity. Just like we celebrate Rishi Panchami, Pandava Panchami is also celebrated in Indian culture.
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The tradition of worshiping the Pandavas with great devotion is prevalent all over the country so that sons like the Pandavas may be born in the family and the virtues, bravery, valor, and power of the Pandavas may be inherited.
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Priests of the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh still worship Pandavas in Kanker village. A big yatra is organized here every two years.
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When the Pandavas went into hiding, they took refuge in this area. Therefore the name of the mountain is stated as Pandav Parvat. From this mountain, one can see the idol of Lord Krishna in the Sakkalanarayan cave near Pandava Bhopalattanam.
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Kartik Shuddha Panchami is celebrated in Jain culture as Gyan Panchami. This day is celebrated by the Jain brothers with great enthusiasm. Special events are organized on this day in Jain places of worship. Kartik Shuddha Panchami is considered to be the day of Gyan Puja.
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It is said that if one meditates and prays on this day, one attains 'second sun', that is, 'knowledge'. It is said that the Jain brothers celebrate Gyan panchami as a festival.
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