Kansa Vadha 2023: Date, Time, Rituals And Significance
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According to Hindu texts and legend, Kansa was regarded as a bad king in the Mathura region. Kansa was murdered by Lord Vishnu in his eighth incarnation as Lord Krishna, who also freed his parents and grandfather from Kansa’s reign and imprisonment. The festival of “Kansa Vadha” commemorates the triumph of Dharma over Adharma and the abolition of evil from the universe. The day is cherished with great fervour and excitement in the states of Uttar Pradesh and in Mathura.
Kansa Vadh Date in 2023
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 (Kartik)
The festival of Kansa Vadh is marked by the celebration of the triumph of good over evil. By murdering “Kansa” on this specific day, Lord Krishna restored “King Ugrasena” as the main ruler of India. This event is celebrated in accordance with the Hindu calendar on the tenth day (Dashami tithi) of the Kartik month during the Shukla Paksha. The event is observed in November in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
What are the Rituals of Kansa Vadh?
- The worshippers pray to Radharani and Lord Krishna on the eve of Kansa Vadha. Numerous sweets and other delicacies are created to appease the gods.
- The followers prepare a statue of Kansa, which is eventually burned as a testament to the triumph of good over evil. It also represents the idea that good always triumphs and evil has a limited shelf life.
- The holy mantra, “Hare Rama Hare Krishna,” is chanted by hundreds of devotees during a massive parade that takes place on the eve of Kansa Vadha.
- Numerous cultural events, including dance, music, plays, and other performances, are held all across Mathura.
- Everyone in Mathura enjoys watching the portrayal of the well-known skit “Kans Vadh Leela.”
What is the Story of Kansa Vadh?
The Kansa Vadh event is significant from a religious and ethical standpoint for Krishna devotees. The victory of good over evil is honoured on this day. According to legend, Kansa committed countless sins and several Adharma when he was in power. Above all, the evil king imprisoned his sister and her husband and killed all of their children when he learned that he will be killed by the eighth son of Devaki.
However, despite all of Kansa’s bad deeds and efforts, Lord Krishna, Devaki’s eighth son, managed to live and was raised by Yashoda and Nanda in Vrindavan.
When Kansa learned of the situation, he made repeated vain attempts to assassinate the divinity. Then, following Kansa’s final assault, Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, destroyed him and set his grandfather and parents free. All the terrible deeds came to a stop, and King Ugrasen was restored to his position as ruler of Mathura. Since then, the day has been commemorated as “Kansa Vadh” as a representation of the existence of goodness and the eradication of evil.