Bhishma Panchak Vrat, also known as bheeshma panchakam, is a 5-day vow or observance dedicated to Bhishma. In 2023, Bhishma Panchak vrat starts on November 23 and ends on November 27. Usually, it begins on Utthana Ekadasi or Prabhodini and ends on Kartik Purnima day. During these five festive days in Kartik month, devotees worship Lord […]
Festivals in Kartik Month
Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi 2023 | Tulsi Damodara Dwadashi
Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi (Tulsi Damodara Dwadasi vrata, Chilku Dwadasi, Yogini Dwadashi, Yogeeshwari Dwadasi, Chukkala Dwadashi) is observed on Shukla paksha Dwadashi in Karthik Month. In 2023, Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi date is November 24. According to several Puranas, Lord Vishnu, who woke up from cosmic sleep on Utthana Ekadashi, comes to Vrindavan or Brundavan along with Goddess Lakshmi […]
Tulsi Vivah 2023 | Tulsi Shaligram Puja during Kartik Month
Tulsi Vivah is an auspicious ritual observed in Kartik month. In 2023, Tulsi Vivah date on Chilku Dwadashi is – November 24. Tulsi Vivah on Prabodini Ekadashi is observed on 23 November and Tulsi Vivah on Kartik Purnima is observed on November 26|27. Generally, Tulsi Vivah is observed on Chilku Dwadashi, Kartik Shukla Paksha Dwadasi […]
Chhat puja (Dala Chhat) is an ancient festival dedicated to Surya Bhagwan (Sun God)
Chhat puja (Dala Chhat) is an ancient festival dedicated to Sun God or Surya Bhagwan. Chhat Puja is celebrated in North Indian states especially in Bihar and Jharkhand. Dala Chhath Puja 2023 date is November 19. Chhat Puja is also celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. In Tamil Nadu, North Indian people celebrate […]
Kartik Purnima celebrations in Puri Jagannath Temple
As the Kartik month is favorite month for Lord Vishnu, Lord Puri Jagannath is worshipped with special pujas and rituals on this day. Lakhs of Vishnu devotees perform ritual bath in the sea and offer their prayers to Lord Jagannath. In 2023, Kartik Purnima date is November 27. During Kartik Purnima day, deities of Lord […]
Prabodhini Ekadashi 2023 | Bodhini Ekadasi
Prabodhini Ekadashi, also known as Bodhini Ekadasi, is observed on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. In 2023, Prabodhini Ekadashi date is November 23. It is also called as Dev Utthana Ekadashi. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu wakes up from his Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep). 23 November 2023 – Smarta Prabhodini Ekadashi, Vaishnava, Bhagvat […]
Tulasi Habba | Tulasi Puja on Uthwana Dwadashi in Karnataka
Tulasi Habba (Tulasi puja) is observed on Ksheerabdi Dwadashi, which falls during Kartika masam. In 2023, Tulasi Habba date is November 24. In some places, Tulasi Puja is also observed on Uthwana Ekadashi or Kartika Pournami. As per Hindu scriptures and Puranas, Uthwana Dwadashi is the day during which Maha Vishnu awakes from his cosmic […]
Vaikunta Chaturdashi 2023 | Vaikunth Chaturdashi
Vaikunta Chaturdashi is observed on Kartik Shukla Chaturdasi, the fourteenth day in Shukla paksha during Kartik month. In 2023, Vaikunth Chaturdashi date is November 26. This festival is dedicated to Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, who performed Puja to Lord Shiva on this day. As per the legend or story of Vaikunt Chanturdasi, Vishnu visited the […]
Karva Chauth Significance | Importance of Karwa Chauth Festival
Karva Chauth, also known as Karka Chaturthi, is one of the biggest North Indian Hindu traditional festivals. Karva Chauth is a great festival dedicated to the sacred relationship of husband and wife. Hindu marriage allocates some responsibilities and duties to both wife and husband. This festival reminds them their duties to perform certain rituals or […]
Kruta Yugadi, Satya Yugadi | Beginning of Golden Era of Kruta Yugam
Kruta Yugadi (Satya Yugadi), the beginning of kruta Yugam or Satya yugam, is observed on Akshaya navami, Kartik Shukla Navami day. In 2023, Kruta yugadi date is November 21. Kruta Yugam, also known as Satya Yugam, is considered as the Golden age as per Hinduism. This Yuga (era) is also known as the era of […]
Karva Chauth 2023 | Karwa Chouth Festival in 2023
Karva Chauth or Karaka Chaturthi is the important festival observed in North Indian states. In 2023, Karva Chauth date is November 1. It is a major fast for married women and those who want to get married soon. They offer prayers seeking long life of their husbands and marital bliss. Kava Chauth falls on the […]
Jagadhatri Puja 2023 | Goddess Jagaddhatri Pooja in Bengal
Jagadhatri Puja is observed on Karthik Shukla Navami, 9th day in Kartik month in Bengal. In 2023, Jagadhatri Puja date is November 21. Goddess Jagadhatri is the savior of the universe who has protected the world from cruel demons. She is another manifestation of Goddess Durga. Maha Shakti appears as ten-handed fierce form (dashabhuji), Goddess […]
Ahoi Ashtami 2023 | Ahoi Mata Puja on Ashtami in Kartik Month
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on the eighth day in Kartik month in North India. Ahoi Ashtami 2023 date is November 5 in India. This vrata is observed by mothers for the wellbeing of their children. Ahoi Ashtami is very similar to Karva Chauth fast observed on Kartik Chaturthi. Ahoi Ashtami puja procedure and rituals of […]
Kartik Purnima 2023 | Tripuri Poornima | Tripurari Purnima
Kartik Purnima (Tripuri Poornima, Tripurari Purnima) is the Full Moon and auspicious day in Kartik month. In 2023, Kartik Purnima date is November 27. Kartik Purnima day marks the end of Kartik month as per the calendars of North India but in other calendars it is the 15th day in Kartik maas. During Kartik Purnima, […]
Kartik Month 2023 as per Bengali Calendar
Kartik month, Kartik Mash is the 7th month and marks the beginning of Hemonto ritu in Bengali calendar. Bengali Kartik month 2023 starts on October 19 and ends on November 17. Some big festivals are celebrated during Kartik mash in Bengal. As this day is very favorite month for Lord Vishnu and Shiva, major festivals […]
Govatsa Dwadashi 2023 | Nandini Vrat
Govatsa Dwadashi (Nandini Vrat) is observed on Krishna paksha Dwadashi in Kartik Month as per North Indian calendars. In 2023, Govatsa Dwadasi date is November 9. As per other calendars, this festival falls on Krishna Dwadasi day in Ashwin month. This fast observed by women for longer life of their sons. The legend and the […]
Ahoi Ashtami Puja Procedure | How to do Ahoi Ashtami Puja
Ahoi Ashtami is dedicated to worship Ahoi Bhagwati or Ahoi Mata. Ahoi Ashtami is observed on Kartik Krishna Ashtami. This festival is observed mainly in North India. Ahoi Ashtami 2022 date is October 17. The puja procedure and rituals of Ahoi Mata Puja on Ahoi Ashtami may differ from region to region but the general procedure […]
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Katha, Story of Ahoi Astami
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on Kartik Krishna Ashtami in North Indian states. Here is the Ahoi Ashtami vrat katha. Once upon a time, there lived a devoted woman in a village. She had seven sons. One day in Kartik month, just before Diwali festival, she went to the forest to bring soil for the renovation […]
Shaka Saptami | Lakshmi Puja in Kartik Month
Shaka Saptami (Shakha Sapthami) is observed on Kartik Shukla Saptami (Seventh day of bright half in Kartika Masam). In 2022, Shaka Saptami date is October 31. This day is also observed as Bhanu Saptami or Surya Saptami. During Shaka Saptami festival, Goddess lakshmi is worshipped with vegetables and green leaves. This festival dedicated to Goddess […]
Choti Diwali 2022 | Narak Chaturdashi
Choti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, is the day before Diwali festival. In 2022, Choti Diwali date is October 24. This festival is considered as Small Diwali as on this day crackers are burst in small scale. All preparations for Diwali are done on Choti Diwali day. Devotees clean their houses and Rangoli designs […]