Salt Lake City, Utah, USA:
Kartik Purnima is one of the most significant days in the Hindu calendar. This year it is celebrated on Tuesday, 8 November. Apart from the Hindus, the day also holds importance for Sikhs and Jains and is observed on Purnima Tithi (Full Moon Day) of Kartika, the eighth lunar month.
Kartik Purnima is also called the Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepavali. According to a legend, it is believed that Lord Shiva killed a trio of Asura brothers, Tripurasura on this day by taking the avatar of Tripurari. When Tripurasura was killed, Gods were overjoyed. They celebrated the day of Kartik Purnima as Diwali and paid obeisance to Lord Shiva’s triumph over the demons.
Sadly, this year there will be no celebration on Kartik Purnima due the restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The State Government has banned congregation at river ghats and near other water bodies to take baths and sail boats on Kartik Purnima. Any person found violating the order shall be punished under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act,and other relevant law, the State Government’s order stated.
So this Year Odia Community in Utah is celebrating it virtually on Tuesday, 8 November 2022 7:30 Onwards.
So join on time and Enjoy the Music, Dance and celebration.
