Jharkhand/East Singhbhum: An atmosphere of deep devotion and spirituality enveloped Kolhan on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima on Wednesday. From the early hours, thousands of devotees gathered at river ghats across East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts to take the sacred dip and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Ganga.
At the Domuhani Sangam in Jamshedpur — where the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers meet — a sea of devotees arrived before sunrise. Clad in traditional attire, men, women, and children performed puja, offered deepdan, and prayed for peace and prosperity. After the ritual bath, devotees worshipped Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva and offered til, rice, fruits, clothes, and food grains in charity, believing that a holy dip on Kartik Purnima washes away sins and brings blessings equivalent to year-round Ganga Snan.
In West Singhbhum, the banks of the Karo River at Guwa Bazaar were also crowded with worshippers. Devotees reached the river as early as 3 a.m. for the sacred bath and rituals. Women floated small handmade boats of banana leaves and paper, each carrying a lit lamp, praying for the well-being of their families and the nation. After bathing, devotees thronged the Shiva temple at Kusum Ghat, offering milk, belpatra, and Ganga jal to Lord Shiva amid chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Jai Shri Hari.”
Pandit R.K. Mishra explained that according to the Vishnu Purana, Lord Vishnu awakens from his cosmic sleep during the month of Kartik, making it especially auspicious for bathing, worship, and charity. Religious activities performed during this time are believed to bring happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Kartik Purnima, also known as Tripurari Purnima, marks the victory of divine forces over evil. It commemorates Lord Shiva’s destruction of the demon Tripurasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
To ensure safety and order, local administrations made extensive arrangements at all major ghats. Police personnel and volunteers managed traffic, cleanliness, and crowd movement, while several social organizations provided prasadam, drinking water, and first aid facilities for the devotees.
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