Kansa Vadh is observed by Hindus on the Dashami Tithi in the month of Kartika, Shukla Paksha. The day after Kansa Vadh is observed as Devuthana Ekadashi. People do Teen Van Parikrama in the region of Braj on this day. Mathura, Vrindavan, and Garun Govind are the three towns included this way. Ancient scripts show that Lord Krishna did this circulation for releasing the offence of slaying Kansa. Hence, the tradition is continued actively by the people of Mathura on the following day of Kansa Vadh.
Kansa Vadh 2020 Date:
This year, Kansa Vadh falls on November 24, 2020, Tuesday.
Kansa Vadh 2020 Timings:
Dashami Tithi starts: November 24, 2020, 12:32 AM
Dashami Tithi Ends: November 25, 2020, 02:42 AM
Significance of Kansa Vadh:
As per the Hindu scriptures and mythology, Kansa was recognized as an evil ruler in the regions of Mathura. Lord Vishnu in his eighth incarnation of Lord Krishna killed Kansa and released his parents and grandfather from the rule and prison of Kansa. The festival of ‘Kansa Vadha’ marks the end of evil and restoration of goodness in the universe and is celebrated as the win of Dharma over Adharma. In the states of Uttar Pradesh and Mathura, the day is celebrated with immense vigor and enthusiasm.
Rituals of Kansa Vadh:
- On the occasion of Kansa Vadh, devotees of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radharani offer prayers to them. They offer different kinds of sweets and offerings to the deities.
- Devotees carry out a large procession and chant ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’. People prepare a statue of Kansa and burn it to mark the triumph of good over evil.
- The burning of the statue of Kansa symbolises the fact that evil is short-lived. People of Mathura, decorate every nook and corner of their city.
- They organise and participate in several cultural events including music, singing, dancing, etc. A skit named ‘Kansa Vadh Leela’ is portrayed and enjoyed by the people of Mathura.
