Karthigai masam, Karthikai masam, is the eighth month as per Tamil Calendar. In 2022, Karthigai masam starts on November 17 and ends on December 15 (29 days).
This month, Karthigai, got its name from the Tamil star ‘Krithiga. Karthikai masam is the favorite month for Lord Muruga, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu as per the Tamil beliefs.
Many major festivals are celebrated in the month of Karthika in Tamil Nadu. Karthikai Deepam and Maha Bharani are the important Karthikai festivals. Karthikai Deepam 2021 date is November 19. Karthikai Deepam falls on the Full Moon or Pournami in Karthikai month.
Karthigai Deepam is celebrated with lot of gusto in Thiruvannamali Arunachaleshwara Temple. Karthikai Somavara vratham, Shiva puja on auspicious Mondays during Kartik month, is one of the major vratha during Karthikai masam.
On the day when Tamil nakshatra or star ‘Bharani falls during Karthikai masam, that auspicious day is celebrated as Bharani Deepam or Mahabharani. On this day sacred bonfires known as ‘Sokkapaanai are performed in the temples. In Karthigai masam, Ayyappa devotees start their Ayyappa Deeksha or start pilgrimage to Shabarimala.
Karthigai Masam coincides with Kartik month in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Kannada calendars.
This month coincides with Vrischikam month in Malayalam calendar.
Important festivals and auspicious days in Karthigai Masam 2022 in Tamil calendar…..
Sunday, 20 November 2022 – Utpanna Ekadashi
Monday, 28 November 2022 – Vivah Panchami
Saturday, 3 December 2022 – Mokshada Ekadashi
Saturday, 3 December 2022 – Gita Jayanti
Wednesday, 7 December 2022 – Dattatreya Jayanti (Datta Jayanti)
Thursday, 8 December 2022 – Margashirsha Purnima
Days, dates in Karthigai Masam 2022
17 November 2021 – Karthigai Masam, Day 1
18 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 2
19 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 3
20 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 4
21 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 5
22 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 6
23 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 7
24 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 8
25 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 9
26 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 11
27 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 11
28 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 12
29 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 13
30 November 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 14
1 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 15
2 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 16
3 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 17
4 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 18
5 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 19
6 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 20
7 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 21
8 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 22
9 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 23
10 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 24
11 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 25
12 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 26
13 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 27
14 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 28
15 December 2022 – Karthigai Masam, Day 29
In Previous Years
In 2022, Karthigai masam starts on November 17 and ends on December 15 (29 days).
In 2020, Karthigai masam starts on November 16 and ends on December 15 (30 days).
In 2019, Karthigai masam starts on November 17 and ends on December 16 (30 days).
In 2018, Karthigai masam starts on November 17 and ends on December 15.
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