There are no major festival dedicated to Brahma, is the
creator of the universe and one among the Trimurti. There are numerous
festivals dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu and to Mother Goddess but there are no
festival dedicated to Brahma. The reason is philosophical and is told through
the story of Shiva cutting the fifth head of Brahma.
Legend has it that Lord Shiva was disappointed with the
world that Brahma created. Shiva saw disease, pain, suffering, death… in the
world. He saw human beings madly scampering for momentary pleasure under
the influenceof Maya.
Legend has it that Lord Shiva was disappointed with the
world that Brahma created. Shiva saw disease, pain, suffering, death… in the
world. He saw human beings madly scampering for momentary pleasure under
the influenceof Maya.
But Brahma was happy with his creation and he brought forth
four heads to look in all direction. Brahma’s pride knew no limits and he
popped up a fifth head to have a look at his creation. This pride of Brahma
enraged Shiva and he became Bhairava.
Shiva as the ferocious Bhairava attacked Brahma and he cut
off the fifth head for creating a world filled with misery, Shiva cursed Brahma
that people will not worship him and will not conduct pujas, rituals and
festivals in his name.
Brahma is usually depicted as an old man who is
still chasing desires. Creations are the result of his desires. He is not
blessing the living beings with the knowledge to overcome Maya.