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.
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 : 21st May, Saturday.
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