Kathmandu. Starting today, Kartik Snan, Akashdeepdan, and special worship of Tulsi, which begin on the full moon day of Ashwin Shukla every year, will be formally commenced.
It is a religious belief that observing Kartik Snan, special worship of Tulsi, and Akashdeepdan from the full moon day of Ashwin Shukla to the full moon day of Kartik will bring good fortune, wealth, and merit. Akashdeepdan is lit by erecting a pole of bamboo, if not available, then of Palas, Khair, Peepal, etc. Akashdeepdan is lit by dedicating it to Lord Vishnu.
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