Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, on Kartika Shukla Chaturdashi, is the day Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are worshipped together.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
It is said that Vishnu worshipped Shiva with a thousand lotuses at Varanasi. A bath at the Manikarnika Ghat and worship at the Kashi Vishwanath temple are especially sought.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
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A bath at dawn, at the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.
- 2Step 2
Worship of Vishnu with tulsi and of Shiva with bilva leaves.
- 3Step 3
Lamps floated on the river in the evening.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Vishnu • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
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Lord Vishnu · Mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥
Om Namo Narayanaya
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Vishnu.
108 JapaSacred Mantra