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Janai Purnima
Why is Janai Purnima celebrated?
"Janai" means to the sacred thread. Purnima means full moon day and there is a tradition of changing this sacred thread on the full moon. Janai is a sacred thread made of cotton it worn by Hindu men, especially Brahmins and Chhetri. Brahmins and Chhetri change the Janai Swhrwan , Sukla full moon , they wear on their chests on this occasion.
Who celebrates Janai Purnima in Nepal?
Brahmins ,Chhetri and all the Hindu follower are celebrated janai Purnima .After bathing in the holy rivers of Bagmati or Vishnumati or nearby rivers, they change this sacred thread. On this occasion, they give offerings to their ancestors. This thread is worn by men who have already did Vartabandha.
The Vartabandha is a Hindu tradition that marks the transition of a boy to another male age. There are three threads in the human being which represented .to cleanse the mind, brain and spirit.Whoever wears it is considered to have gained control over this thing as a symbol.
Threads of Ritual and Renewal
This mantra is chanted by master at the time of dressing.
येना बद्धो
बलिराजा दाबेन्द्रो महाबल
तेन त्वाँ प्रतिबन्धामि
चलमाचल ।।
It means that Lord Bishnu, in the form of Baman Avatar, tied the demon king Bali with the same bond, I have tied you with the same bond. May it protect you.
What do we wear in janai purnima?
Bratabandha is one of the 16 rituals performed in life. In which, according to Vedic mantras, there is a practice of giving to people. 27 Sutas are used in Janai.
How to make a pure Janai ?
A Festival of Bonding .
Especially on the day of Shravan Shukla Purnima, the residents of this region who mainly live in the Terai region of Nepal celebrate this festival as Rakshabandhan festival or Rakhi festival. This festival is celebrated as a bond of purity and protection. Raksha means protection and Bandha means enclosure.
Similarly, the Newar community of Nepal also celebrates this day as Kwati Purnima. On this day, a special dish called kwati is prepared and eaten as a feast by the entire family. Kwati is a soup made from a mixture of 9 different seeds .
Spiritual Significance
Gosaikund, Syapre Village of Rasuwa District, situated at an altitude of 4380 meters in the Lad.Tad.Kshetra of Rasuwa , is famous as a suitable destination for the full moon day, especially for Hindu devotees. On Shravan Shukla Purnima day, the country and neighboring countries from India go to the holy Gosaikund.
According to Hindu mythology, when the sea was churned by the gods and demons, the Kalkut poison that came out caused the gods and demons to wither, after Lord Shiva himself saved the mortals from perishing by pouring Kalkut poison.
According to Puranic belief, Lord Shiva reached the Himalayas to remove the poison, he carved a hole in the wall with his trident, and by drinking the water that came out of it through three streams, the poison was calmed, and it is believed that the cows flowing from the trident gave birth to Gosaikund .
Which God is Worshipped in Janai Purnima?
According to religious beliefs, this area is worshiped as the glory of Lord Shiva. It is depicted as heaven on earth. A grand fair is held twice a year after Ganga Dussehra and Janaipurnima. On the day of Janai Purnima, a little more devotees and local and foreign tourists gather in this area.
In the Gosaikund, when the sun is shining, an ocher rock like the figure of Shiva can be seen, that is, it is believed that Mahadev resides there. It is also the source of Trishuli river. This Gosaikund measurement is 600 meters long and 370 meters wide.
Trek Root From The Kathmandu .
To reach this place, from kathamandu to Dhunche to Deurali to Chandanbari to Cholanpati , After crossing the hill of Lauri Binayak, you can reach Gosaikunda.
Lek lagnu
After reaching 300 meters uphill, due to the cold, the tourist starts to feel cold. For information on this, to know if there is a Lek Lagnu.
Symptoms and Precautions of Lek Lagnuu
When going above 2,500 meters in high mountains and mountains, lek form due to lack of oxygen. There are two types of symptoms: normal and severe. its cause Lek can kill a person.
Common symptoms
1) Headache
2) Reluctance to eat
3) Feeling nauseous
4) Crawling
5) Get tired
6) Heartburn
This can be avoided.
1) Don't get high, rest, drink enough water
2) Go up if symptoms subside
3) Step down if symptoms are severe
4) Don't go down alone
5) Acetazolamide 9 Diamox 250 mg twice a day can be used.
During the Gosaikund travel you have to go through Lantang National Park, you can see more than 100 species of flowers and plants among the various plants found in it.
The herb.
1) Jatamasi
2) Padchamal
Birds
1) Chakewa
2) Kalijure
World's rarest in wildlife animal
Red Panda is found.
This Gosaikund is also the area of 108 Pond.
1) Bhairav Kund
2) Surya Kund
3) Saraswati Kund
4) Ganesh Kund
5) Dudh Kund .
6) Parvati Kund.
The water flowing from Mahadev's trident strike later turned into a lake and Gusaikund was born. Therefore, the water of this lake is considered very holy and thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and India come to visit Gusaikund on the occasion of Janai Purnima. The water from this lake is 60 km. It is believed to flow to the Kumbheshwar temple in Patan in the south, west, which makes it a lively place on special occasions.
There are many stories about Rakshabandhan in Hindu mythology. The Story of Lord Krishna and Dhavapati When Lord Krishna used Sudarshan Chatra to kill the King Shishupala for the protection of religion on Earth, Lord Krishna's finger was cut and bleeding, Draipati, unable to see it, tear up the corner of her Sari and tied his hand and helped stop the blood.
Shree Krishna appreciated his concern and affection for her and that his sister was overwhelmed with love and compassion. At that time, God promised to repay the debt of gratitude in which he believed.
Many years later, the Pandavas lost Drapati in a game of dice to the Kaurav and after trying to remove Drapati's Sari, at that time Shri Krishna protected Drapati's dignity through his divine power.
What is the story of Janai Purnima?
The story of King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi is as follows. Asura king Mahabali was a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu. Because of his devotion to trust, Lord Vishnu took over the responsibility of protecting King Bali's kingdom and he left his as usual abode at Baikuntha.
Lord Vishnu's wife Lakshmi was very sad and she wanted to live with her husband Lord Vishnu. She was placed on the wrist of King Bali on the day of Shravan Shukla Purnima and later Goddess Lakshmi appeared in her true form and told King Bali everything in detail, asking who she really was and why she had come. The king was impressed by Lord Vishnu's good will and affection for his family. Later King Bali requested Lord Vishnu to reach Baikunth with his wife.
It is believed that since that day, it has become a tradition to invite all the Sister on Shravan Purnima to tie the auspicious thread of Rakhi and that day began the festival .
According to the archaic paranic story, Raksha Bandhan was a ritual after which Yamuna, the sister of the god of death, Yamuna, bound Yama and gave him immortal. Yama was so moved by the serendipity of the occasion that he declared that whoever promised to protect his sister by keeping her would be immortal.
Although Indra's wife's real name is correct, she is also known as Indrayani because she is Indra's wife. Indra is also called Sachindra after his wife's name. On the occasion of Janai Purnima, Once in Satya Yuga, a large army of demons attacked heaven . Seeing the demons who came to attack with a very powerful and very large army, they resisted with all their might, but in the end, nothing happened to them.
The deities had to leave Indra and run away, and all the deities, including Indra, the king of heaven, who had been defeated in the battle, went to pray in front of Gur Brihaspati, . They said to Garu Brihaspati, Oh Dev Guru, the demons attacked the heaven and caused great damage. He was asked to protect the heaven from us,
After listening to the request of all the gods, the Guru said to Indra, O God, now the demons have become very powerful. They have received the boon of heavenly victory from Brahma. So it is necessary to perform a ritual to fight their power, request Indrayani Sachi to fast for that ritual.
In this way Brihaspati taught Indra's wife Sachi how to fast and Sachi Devi Brihaspati completed all the procedures as per Guru's instructions. He will receive a Raksha Sutra and that Raksha Sutra will help Indra to win the battle with the demons.
In this way, Lord Indra taught his wife Sachi the method taught by Guru Brihaspati and told her all the methods of fasting on the full moon day of Shravan Shukla Paksha. The Raksha thread was ritually accepted on the wrist of his hand.
Indra got amazing power from the thread received in this way and the god King heaven was ready to fight with the demons who were under his control.
It is said that Kimbadanti is the origin of the practice of this Raksha Bandhan, and it is believed that by acquiring the Raksha Sutra, you will gain supernatural power and win over your enemies, as well as regain your lost honor and wealth.
Indra defeated the demon in the battle and tied the demon in his trap and presented them to his wife Indrayani Devi and later ordered all the demons to be imprisoned by tying the same defense thread and teaching them knowledge.
Kwati Purnima:
Why do we eat Kwati in Janai Purnima?
kwa means = Tato
Ti means = Jhol in Newari language .
Tato Jhol is understood in Newari language. This festival is celebrated on the day of Shrawan Sukla Purnima. This festival has a special significance in the Newar community living in the valley.
In the fields of Kathmandu Valley, crops are produced well according to the season. It is natural for farmers to feel cold especially when planting paddy, plowing the field, mixing the rice and digging the field. That's why farmers get sick with cold, cough, diarrhea, and fatigue.
Therefore, it is believed that the tradition of celebrating this festival has been going on as the immunity power increases by drinking the Tato Jhol which cocked of 9 mixed beans to cure those who are sick due to cold.
Cocked of 9 mixed beans means Kwati .
There are listed 9 mixed beans
1) Kidney beans,
2) Black-eyed peas,
3) Chickpeas,
4) Soya bean,
5) Mung bean,
6) Green bean,
7) Black bean,
8) White beans
9) Green pea
Conclusion
Janai Purnima stands as a testament to the power of traditions and rituals to bind individuals, families, and communities. In a world where technological advancements often reshape the way we connect, festivals like this remind us of the enduring beauty of human connections, spirituality, and the profound impact of shared celebrations. As the sacred thread is renewed and tied, hearts are also bound together, weaving a tapestry of unity, love, and renewal that transcends time and generations.
