Bhavani Deeksha 2025: A 41-Day Devotion to Kanakadurga
Bhavani Deeksha
is a sacred vrata observed by devotees of Goddess Kanakadurga at Vijayawada,
Andhra Pradesh. It begins on Karthika Pournami or Utthana Ekadasi
and spans 21 or 41 days, culminating in the grand Deeksha Viramana.
2025 Bhavani Deeksha
Calendar
- Maalaadharana (Initiation):
November 1–5
- Ardha Mandala Deeksha:
November 21–25
- Kalasa Jyothi:
December 4
- Deeksha Viramana (Conclusion):
December 11–15
Ritual Rules and
Practices
- Who is a Bhavani?
A devotee who undertakes this vrata is called a Bhavani. - Initiation:
Can be done at Kanakadurga Temple or at home. - Dress Code:
Red-colored shirt and dhoti for men; red sarees or traditional attire for women. - Women’s Cycle:
Women observe the 21-day Deeksha either before or after menstruation. - Daily Rituals:
- Bathing in cold water every
morning
- Sleeping on the floor
- Avoiding footwear
- Carrying Irumudi: a
two-compartment bag
- Front:
offerings to Goddess
- Rear:
personal items for the journey
- Temple Visit:
- Bath in the Krishna River
- Darshan of Goddess Kanakadurga
Spiritual Significance
- Bhavani Deeksha
symbolizes self-discipline, devotion, and spiritual
purification.
- The ritual is believed to grant inner
strength, family welfare, and divine protection.
- The Kalasa Jyothi procession represents the culmination of divine energy gathered during the Deeksha.
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