Date: 🗓️ 1 November 2025 (Saturday)
Tithi: Shukla Dashami, Kartik Month
Occasion: Kans Vadh – The Slaying of Demon King Kans
🌿 About Kans Vadh
Kans Vadh is a prominent Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Lord Krishna over the tyrant demon king Kans, the maternal uncle of Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Kans ruled Mathura with cruelty and imprisoned his sister Devaki and her husband Vasudeva.
Lord Krishna, born to Devaki and Vasudeva, ultimately defeated Kans, restoring dharma (righteousness) and freeing Mathura from his tyranny. Kans Vadh marks this divine victory and is celebrated with devotion, cultural programs, and dramatizations of Krishna’s childhood stories.
🌸 Significance of Kans Vadh
- Triumph of Good Over Evil: Symbolizes the eternal victory of truth, justice, and righteousness.
- Divine Protection: Devotees believe Krishna protects them from negativity and obstacles, just as he freed Mathura.
- Cultural and Spiritual Celebration: Many regions stage Raas Leela performances and narrate Krishna’s childhood tales.
🪔 How Kans Vadh is Observed
- Temples in Mathura, Vrindavan, and surrounding areas perform special pujas and dramatic enactments of Krishna killing Kans.
- Devotees chant Krishna mantras like “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”.
- Fasting and prayers are observed by many devotees to honor Krishna’s divine act.
- People also perform bhajan and kirtan sessions, celebrating Krishna’s life and teachings.
❓ FAQ – Kans Vadh 2025
Q1. When is Kans Vadh celebrated in 2025?
A1. Kans Vadh will be celebrated on Saturday, 1 November 2025.
Q2. Who was Kans?
A2. Kans was the tyrant demon king of Mathura and maternal uncle of Lord Krishna.
Q3. Why do we celebrate Kans Vadh?
A3. It celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over evil, marking the triumph of dharma and justice.
Q4. Where is Kans Vadh celebrated most grandly?
A4. The festival is celebrated prominently in Mathura, Vrindavan, and surrounding regions, with special pujas and dramatizations.
Q5. What are the common rituals of Kans Vadh?
A5. Devotees perform puja, chant Krishna mantras, fast, and participate in kirtans and Raas Leela performances.
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