Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
The Chaturdashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month has special significance. It is called Vaikuntha Chaturdashi. This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Mahadev, the God of Gods. It is believed that by worshipping Shri Hari Vishnu on this day, the devotee attains Vaikuntha Dham. By the grace of Shiva, all sins are destroyed and the person attains salvation.
Vaikunth Chaturdashi significance
According to Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva gave his Sudarshan Chakra to Lord Vishnu on the day of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi. On this day, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are the same. It is believed that whoever worships with 1000 lotus flowers on this day, the person and his family get a place in Vaikuntha (Vaikuntha Chaturdashi) Dham. Those who die on this day also go straight to heaven.
This is the recognition
According to ancient beliefs, Lord Vishnu once decided to offer a thousand golden lotuses to Lord Shiva in Kashi. Lord Shiva destroyed one of the golden flowers to test Lord Vishnu. When the flowers got reduced, Lord Vishnu started offering his lotus eyes. Then pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiva appeared and said that this Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi of Kartik month will be known as Vaikuntha Chaturdashi Chaudas. On this day, the person who worships and fasts according to the rules will attain Vaikuntha Loka.
This mythological story is related to Baikunth Chaturdashi
According to the mythological story of Baikun Chaturdashi, once Narada ji reached Vaikuntha Dham while traveling from the earth. Lord Vishnu respectfully made him sit near him and happily asked why he had come. Narada ji says, “O Lord!” You have kept your name Kripanidhan. By this only your beloved devotees are able to attain salvation. Please tell me a simple way by which even an ordinary believer can attain salvation by worshipping you. Hearing this, Lord Vishnu said, “O Narada!” Listen, the doors of heaven really open for those men and women who observe my fast and worship me with devotion on the Chaturdashi of Kartik Shukla Paksha. After this, Vishnu ji calls Jai-Vijay and instructs to keep the doors of heaven open on the day of Kartik Chaturdashi. Lord Vishnu has said that on this day any devotee who worships my name even a little will attain Vaikuntha.
Method of Worship of Baikunth Chaturdashi
While worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day, one should perform Shodashopachar Puja by anointing Lord Vishnu with incense, lamp, sandalwood, white lotus flowers, saffron, sandalwood perfume, cow milk, sugar candy, curd etc. Aarti should also be performed. If possible, one should also recite Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta. Offer lotus seed kheer to the Lord. After worshipping Lord Narayan, one should worship Lord Shankar in a proper manner. To please him, he should be anointed with cow milk or Ganga water. Then worship him by performing Shodashopachar Puja with flowers, Bel leaves etc. The Beej Mantra of Lord Shiva should be chanted 108 times.
Do these remedies on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
- Scriptures say that Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are worshipped together on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi. Tulsi leaves are offered to Lord Shiva on this day. This pleases Goddess Lakshmi with her devotees. Bel leaves should also be offered to Lord Vishnu on this day. It is believed that by doing this, Shri Hari will be pleased and will give place to the Vaikuntha devotees .
- According to the scriptures, offering lotus to Lord Vishnu on the day of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi leads to salvation. 108 flowers are considered most suitable for this. But whatever you get is acceptable. Also, sandalwood is offered to Lord Shiva along with water lotus on this day.
- One of the remedies mentioned in the scriptures is to offer three Bel leaves to Lord Vishnu on this day and keep them with you till the next day. This will solve the financial problems of your family and increase wealth.
- Additionally, on the day of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, three Tulsi leaves are offered to Lord Shiva and after the service, they are kept in a copper vessel filled with water. The next day, after taking a bath and meditating, sprinkle that water all over the house. It is believed that this destroys all the negative elements in the house and brings prosperity to the house.