Vanabhojanam (Vanbhojan) is a garden party or picnic arranged during Kartika masam in Andhra Pradesh by some organisations and traditional families. As per Hinduism, plants are very divine aspects of the nature, hence some plants are worshipped as Gods. Tulasi (Ocimum), Usiri (Amla), Bilva and Durva plants are considered as Gods and useful material in […]
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Paitha Mahakruchcha Vratam | Five day Vishnu Puja in Karthika Month
Paitha Mahakruchcha Vratam is a five-day vratham observed in Karthika Krishna Paksham in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. In 2025, Paitha Mahakruchcha vratham begins on November 11 and ends on November 15. Usually, this vrata starts on Kartika Krishna Saptami and ends on Kartika Krishna Ekadashi (Utpanna Ekadasi / Utpatti Ekadasi). During the vrata, Lord […]
Nagula Panchami during Karthika Masam in Andhra Pradesh
Nagula Panchami during karthika masam is observed on the fifth day, Panchami, in Shukla Paksham of kartika masam. In 2025, Kartika Nagula Panchami date is October 26. In most of the places, Nagula Panchami, also known as Naga Panchami, is observered during Shravana masam but in some places it is also observed in kartika masam. […]
Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham
Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham (Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi) is observed on Shukla paksha Dwadashi in Karthik Month. In 2025, Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham date is November 2. According to several Puranas, Lord Vishnu, who woke up from cosmic sleep on Utthana Ekadashi, comes to Vrindavan or Brundavan along with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Brahma. It is also believed that […]
Linga Daana Nomu (Vratham of donating ShivaLingams)
Linga Daana Nomu is a vrat of donating Shiva Lingams. It is observed in Karthika Masam as per Telugu calendar. In 2025, Karthika Masam begins on October 22 and ends on November 20. There is a special song dedicated to this vratham which is sung daily during Karthika Masam. And on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in […]
Karthika Somavara Vratha Vidhanam, Procedure
Karthika Somavara Vratham Vidhanam, Procedure for Karthika Somavaram Shiva Pooja is explained here… This vratham should be started on Karthika Somavaram (Mondays) or on any Monday coinciding with Krittika Nakshatra. Perform ceremonial bath early in the morning on puja day. Take the clay from any river or any normal clay. Add Gandham (sandalwood paste) and […]
Karthigai Masam 2025 (Karthigai Month) in Tamil Nadu
Karthigai masam, Karthikai masam, is the eighth month as per Tamil Calendar. In 2025, 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 […]
Karthika Masam Pujas at Kapilateertham Kapileshwara Swamy Temple
Karthika Masam Pujas at Kapilateertham Temple.. Many special homas and pujas are performed in Kapilateertham Kapileshwara Swamy Temple during Karthika Masam 2025.. In connection with the sacred month of Karthika, a month-long special pujas and Homa Mahotsavams will be conducted at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati from October 22 to November 20. The rituals […]
Akasha Deepam | Akasha Deepa Vratham
There are many rituals that are followed during Karthika Masam in South India, mainly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states. ‘Akasha Deepam’ is one among several rituals of Karthika Masam. In 2025, Akasha Deepa Vratham begins on October 22 and ends on November 20 as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. In North Indian […]
Karthika Masam at Srisailam Temple
Karthika Masam is one of the four holy months in Hindu calendar. Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is one of the popular temples to perform Karthika Masam Pujas and vratams. Karthikam, the 8th month of Indian Calendar is said to be the most auspicious month. On the important days of this month like Mondays, full moon […]
Karthika Deepam Nomu | Deepadaana Vratham
Karthika Deepam Nomu (Karthika Deepa Vratham) is an auspicious austerity observed in Karthika Masam in Telugu calendar. In 2025, Karthika Masam begins on October 22 and ends on November 20. It is performed on any Krittika Nakshatra day or on Pournami (Full Moon) day. How to do Karthika Deepam Nomu? In Shiva Temple, light 120 […]
Karthika Masam 2025 in Telugu Calendar
Kartika masam is the holiest month for Hindus as it is favorite month for Lord Shiva and Vishnu. It is the 8th month in Telugu Panchangam. In 2025, Karthika Masam begins on 22 October and ends on November 20 as per the Hindu traditional calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Many major festivals are […]
Kartik Month 2025 | Kartik Mahina, Karthika Masam 2025
Kartik Month (Kartik Mahina, Karthika Masam) is the eighth month as per Hindu calendar. In 2025, Kartik Month begins on 7 October to 5 November 2025 as per North Indian Hindi Calendar followed in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. Kartik Month is the first month in Gujarati calendar and […]
Poli Swargam | Poli Padyami | Poli Padyami Vratham
‘Poli Swargam’ marks end of Karthika Masam.. In 2024, Poli Swargam date is December 2. Bathing ghats in Vijayawada witness hectic activity with scores of people thronging to observe ‘Poli Swargam’ that marks the actual conclusion of Karthika Masam. The devotees observe ‘Poli Swargam’, a day after Amavasya (new moon day) of Karthika Masam. As […]
Koti Somavaram, 19 November 2023
19 November 2023 is Koti Somavaram (Koti Somavaram Vratham). It is observed on Shravana Nakshatram which comes before Kartik Purnima (Full Moon in Karthika Masam). In 2023, Karthika Somavaram vratham dates are: November 20, November 27, December 4 and December 11. Koti Somavaram in 2023 is – 19 November, Sunday. If anybody does Abhishekam for […]
Anantagiri Jathara, Karthika Maasa Utsavalu at Anantagiri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Vikarabad, Telangana
Ananta Padmanabha Swamy temple located at Anantagiri near Vikarabad in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana hosts one of the biggest Karthika maasa Jathara in the state. In 2022, Karthika maasa Jathara in Anantagiri starts on October 26th and continues for whole month of Karthik. Karthika Masam jathara ends on November 23. This fair attracts a […]
Karthika Aadivaara Vratham | Ravivaar Vrat in Kartik Month
Karthika Aadivaara Vratham (Ravivaar Vrat in Kartik Month) is a puja performed on Sundays in Karthik Month. In 2022, Karthik Ravivaar dates are – October 30, November 6, November 13 and November 20 in Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and Gujarati calendars. In 2022, as per North Indian Hindi calendars, Sundays in Kartik Month are – October […]
Karthikam – Harihara Priyam (Telugu)
Karthikam – Harihara Priyam.. This article explains Karthika Masam and its significance for Shiva Puja and Vishnu Puja in Telugu…. హరిహరులకు ఇష్టం కార్తీకం కార్తీకమాసం అత్యంత విశేషవంతమైనది. శివకేశవులిద్దరికి అత్యంత ప్రీతిపాత్రమైన మాసం కార్తీకమాసం. సంవత్సరంలో వచ్చే అన్ని మాసాలకన్నా విశిష్టమైన ఈ కార్తీకమాసం అధికఫలదాయకమైంది. కృత్తికల్లో చంద్రుడు పూర్ణుడై ఉంటాడు కనుక ఇది శివకేశవులిద్దరికీ ప్రీతికరం. ఈ కార్తీక మాస విశిష్టతను గూర్చి, వేద వ్యాసమహర్షి తన […]
Karthika Masa Mahatmyam (Telugu)
Karthika Masa Mahatmyam is explained here in Telugu. Karthika Masam is one of the holy months in Hindu Dharma… కార్తీక మాసం విశిస్టత శివ దేవునికి ఎక్కువ ప్రీతిపాత్రమైన మాసం కార్తీక మాసం. ప్రతి ఏటా దీపావళి వెళ్ళిన మరుసటి రోజు నుంచి అతి పవిత్రమైన కార్తీక మాసం ప్రారంభమవుతుంది. ఈ మాసంలో భక్తులంతా నిత్యం భోళాశంకరుని నామాన్ని స్మరిస్తూ ఉంటారు. పురాణ కాలంనుంచీ ఈ మాసం ఓ ప్రత్యేకతను […]
Kartik Snan Sankalpa Mantra: Prayer, Stotra to chant during Karthika Snanam
Kartik Snan is the main ritual performed in the holy month of Kartik. All sarovars and river banks of India are filled with devotees of Lord Shiva and Vishnu to do Kartika masa punya snanam. Here is a collection of prayers chanted during Karthik ritual bath. Kartik Snan Prarthana: Nirvighnam kurumedeva Damodara namosthuthe – this […]