Hatkeshwar Patotsav is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Chaudas which is also believed to be the date of incarnation of Lord Hatkeshwar. Apart from Skand Puran, references of Lord Hatkeshwar are also found in Shiv Puran, Vaman Puran and Bhagwatma Puran.
Mother Gauri(Annapurna) is the ishtadevi of Nagars. Nagars are therefore called devotees of Shiv-shakti. Nagar culture is believed to be influenced by Shaiv Culture. The birth place of nagar culture is believed to be Kailash Mansarovar. Our marriage rituals also depict the Shaiv culture where the groom is treated as Shiv and the bride as Parvati. The main aim of Nagars is believed to be the attainment of Shivatva and Shakti. Shakti can be in the form of wealth or intelligence. After being displaced from Vadnagar, wherever Nagars went, they excelled in business, education, administration, literature, agriculture and politics.
Mother Gauri(Annapurna) is the ishtadevi of Nagars. Nagars are therefore called devotees of Shiv-shakti. Nagar culture is believed to be influenced by Shaiv Culture. The birth place of nagar culture is believed to be Kailash Mansarovar. Our marriage rituals also depict the Shaiv culture where the groom is treated as Shiv and the bride as Parvati. The main aim of Nagars is believed to be the attainment of Shivatva and Shakti. Shakti can be in the form of wealth or intelligence. After being displaced from Vadnagar, wherever Nagars went, they excelled in business, education, administration, literature, agriculture and politics.
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