Karkidaka masam (Karikidakam month / Ramayana Masam) is the last and 12th month in Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. In 2025, Karkidaka Masam starts on July 17 and ends on August 16. This is 1200th year of Kollavarsham (Malayalam Calendar). Karkidakam month is dedicated to dead ancestors during when Shraddh ritual or pitru tharpan are […]
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Nalambala Darshanam in Ramayana Masam (Karkidaka Masam)
Nalambala Darshanam is an auspicious pilgrimage observed during Ramayana Masam (Karkidaka Masam). Nalambala Darshanam is the collective pilgrimage of four temples – The four temples dedicated to the brothers Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shathrughna, located in Ramapuram, Koodappulam, Amanakara, and Methiri respectively, are perfect for this as they are not more than four kilometres apart […]
Ramayana Masam 2024 begins in Malayalam calendar of Kerala
Karkidaka masam or Karkadika month, also known as Ramayana masam, begins on July 16, 2024 as per traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Karkidaka masam is the last month in Kerala and it marks the ending of Kollavarsham 2024-2025 and Chingam Month 1 marks the beginning of Kollavarsham 1900 (2024-2025). During this month no auspicious […]
Karkidaka Kanji – Ingredients, Method of Preparation
Karkidaka Kanji – Ingredients, Method of Preparation.. Karkadika Kanji is a recipe made exclusively in Kerala during Karkidaka Masam to get rid of unhealthy conditions that may occur during the rainy season of Karkidaka Masam (July-August) and Chinga Masam (August-September) in Malayalam calendar. Here is the list of ingredients needed for Karkidaka Kanji 1. Malli […]
Photos: Karkidaka Masam Puja in Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
Here are the Photos of Karkidaka Masam Puja in Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.. The heavy crowd of devotees made the puja even more jubilant. Karkidaka masam (Karikidakam month / Ramayana Masam) is the last and 12th month in Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. In 2021, Karkidaka Masam starts on July 17 and ends on August 16. […]
Kalabham, Karkkidaka Seeveli Perunthiramruthu Pooja in Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
Karkidakam Kalabham is a six day festival organized prior to Karkidaka masam in Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram. Karkkidaka Seeveli Perunthiramruthu Pooja in this temple attracts thousands of devotees. Devotees offer special pujas to Lord Anantha Padmanabha. In 2011, Karkkidaka Seeveli Perunthiramruthu Pooja dates are – 11 July to 16 July. With the recent discovery of treasures […]