Kansa Vadh 2024 is a unique festival in Mathura, commemorating Lord Krishna's triumph over King Kansa with traditional rituals and the sacred Teen Van Parikrama. It is marked on the Dashami Thithi on the Shukla Paksha of the Karthika Maas of the Hindu calendar. In 2024, the occasion falls on November 11.
On Kansa Vadh day, people commemorate the victory of Lord Krishna over the tyrannical king, Kansa, restoring peace to Mathura and reinstating King Ugrasena. Celebrated with unique traditions in Mathura, this festival marks a historical and cultural moment for the local community, particularly the Chaturvedi clan. Discover more about the date, timings, history, and cultural significance of Kansa Vadh in 2024.
Kansa Vadh 2024 Date and Timings This year, Kansa Vadh will be observed on Monday, November 11, 2024 . According to the Hindu lunar calendar, the festival occurs during the Kartik month on Shukla Dashami, falling approximately ten days after Diwali's Lakshmi Puja. Here are the timings according to Drik Panchang: - Dashami Tithi Begins: 9:01 PM on November 10, 2024 - Dashami Tithi Ends: 6:46 PM on November 11, 2024 Historical Background of Kansa Vadh The Kansa Vadh festival holds special historical and religious significance in Hindu mythology.
The evil king Kansa, who reigned over Mathura, oppressed his people and feared his own demise, as prophesied by a divine oracle that he would be killed by his nephew, Krishna. To avoid this fate, Kansa attempted to eliminate Krishna.
