Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 Festivals of Shravana -- Kalkyavatara, Putradaikadashi and Hindola By Meera S. Sashital Source: Free Press Journal Kalkyavatara: The Kalki Avatara falls on Shravan sukla (the light half) sixth. This anticipatory incarnation is also known as Nishkalankavatara (Stainless) and is yet to occur and the month and the day is already foretold. In the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata, the coming Kalki has been hailed as when unrighteousness will leave and righteousness will be established. This day, though not celebrated, is noted for the future emancipation of mankind. Putradaikadashi: (Son giving eleventh) falls on Shravan sukla (light half). King Mahijit was sonless due to which all were distressed. The King consults a learned sage who tells him that in his previous birth the Kind was a Vasya merchant and had committed some wrong. The sage advises the King to observe fast on this Shravan sukla Ekadashi day by which the demerit would be cancelled. The King obeys and is blessed with a son. Hindola or Swinging: Sukla eleventh to fifteenth in North India. A swing is made an is decorated with flowers and hangings. Every night dieties of Lord Krishna and Radha are placed on it and swung, rejoining with dancing and singing of special metre the 'hindola'. The main purpose is to please Krishna to gain his blessings and merit. In this month the Shravan Full Moon day is very prominent as a number of festivals ensemble on this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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