Kurma Jayanthi

Kurma Jayanthi is celebrated on Vaishaka Purnima the full moon day in Vaishaka Month as per Hindu Calender.Kurma Avatar is Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as tortoise.

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There is an interesting legend elated to Samudra Manthan behind kurma avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devas (Gods) and Asuras (demons) churned the ksheera sagar (Milk ocean) for the amrit. For that they used Mandara parvat as a churning stick, Vasuki as rope and God vishnu in the turtle form to keep the mountain afloat in the ocean.

This day is also auspicious for works related to Vastu, shifting in a new house etc.

This festival is celebrated in a grand manner in  Vishnu temples , vaishnva community and hindus around the world.

Temples :

• Sri Kurmam in Srikakulam District - Andhra Pradesh
• Kurmai in Chittor District - Andhra Pradesh
• Gavirangapur in Chitradurg District - Karnataka

2016 Date : 21^st May, Saturday.