KARTIK SNAAN or Kartik Purnima will be observed on Sunday, November 29, 2020, by the Hindu community, a release from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha said.
This sacred day is observed by fasting, prayers and puja at the foreshores across the country. Traditionally, Ganga Ma and Bhagwan Shiva are worshipped. It is a day for internal purification, cleansing and reflection and a reminder to rid oneself of negative energies and qualities.

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will be holding Kartik Purnima aarti from 16:30 hrs at the Kitty Seawall and foreshore, adjoining the roundabout. To avoid crowding and congestion, aarti will be done at 17:30 hrs, 18:00 hrs and 18:30 hrs.

“Please note that you can participate at any of these times. There will be consistent kirtan, bhajans and prayers. The organisation is advising persons to wear their masks to attend and maintain six feet social distancing. Sanitisers will be provided. Strict COVID-19 protocols will be observed,” the release noted.
The Sabha is also encouraging persons not to crowd the area but to maintain a free flow by coming at staggered times within the period and to bring their thalis/diyas to participate in the aarti.

As part of their drive to encourage a clean and healthy environment, Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha is reminding the Hindu Community to keep the seawalls, foreshores and water in their pristine state.

“We are appealing to persons not to leave cloth, plastic, flags or any other item which is not biodegradable on the seawalls and foreshores after their puja. Offer flowers, leaves and fruit and other bio-degradable items in the deeper waters so that they will not be washed ashore. Hindus are urged to be conscious of their external and internal environment and to be very conscious of their responsibility to keep their surroundings for and after puja clean and tidy and in no way to contribute to pollution of the water and foreshores/seawalls. Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha wishes everyone a blissful and divine Kartik Purnima,” the release concluded.