The state government of Andhra Pradesh has declared ‘Karthika Vana Mahotsavam’ as a State Festival. In 2014, Karthika Masam has begun on October 24 and will end on November 22. According to the government, Karthika Masam is the best time to plant 25 crore plants. It is to note that Hud-Hud Cyclone hit Andhra Pradesh […]
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Karthika Masa Vratham (Telugu)
Karthika Masa Vratham is explained here in Telugu. Importance of Karthika Aadivaram, Karthika Somavaram, Karthika Mangalavaram, Karthika Budhavaram, Karthika Guruvaram, Karthika Shukravaram and Karthika Shanivaram Pooja is given here in Telugu.. కార్తీకమాసం రాగానే వివేకి దేవతలందరినీ పూజించాలి. ఈమాసంలో దానం, తపస్సు, హోమం, జపం, పూజ, నియమం వీటిని పాటించిే అధికఫలం లభిస్తుంది. “కార్తికేమాసి సంప్రాప్తే సర్వాన్ దేవాన్ యజేద్బుధః” అని పురాణ వచనం. […]
Glories of offering ghee lamp in Karthika month
What are the glories of offering ghee lamp in Karthika month? Why offering ghee lamps in Karthika Month is considered highly auspicious & meritorious? The following references are from the Skanda Purana (a conversation between Lord Brahma and Sage Narada). If one offers a ghee lamp to Damodara in the month of Karthika, his sins of […]
Kartik Month (Karteek Maas) – The Holiest Month for Hindus
The month of Karthika is the 8th and the most auspicious month in Hindu calendar. It is considered as the holiest month for Hindus. Kartik month (Karteeka masam) is the most favorite month for Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. During this month devotees observe Shiva Puja and Vishnu Pooja with utmost devotion. Many major and […]
Godavari Harathi at Dharmapuri
Godavari Harathi was performed at Dharmapuri in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on 10 November 2013 on the occasion of Karthika Masam. Dharmapuri is a temple town which is very famous for its Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple. Godavari Harathi was performed under the guidance of Kashi pundits (Vedic pundits who had come from Varanasi). Pujya […]
Bhakthi TV’s Koti Deepothsavam in Hyderabad
Koti Deepothsavam is celebrated in Hyderabad by Bhakthi TV from 1 November 2025 to 13 November 2025 during Karthika Masam. Bhakti TV is one of the famous Telugu spiritual & devotional TV channel which is making tremendous attempts to spread Hinduism. Laksha Deepotsavam is a common ritual performed during Karthika Masam in many temples like […]
Bhakti TV Laksha Deepotsavam in Hyderabad
Laksha Deepotsavam is celebrated in Hyderabad by Bhakti TV from 24 October 2014 to 22 November 2014 during Karthika Masam. But last year, Laksha Deepotsavam was performed only on one day on the occasion of Karthika Somavaram (Monday in Kartik Month). Bhakti TV is one of the famous Telugu spiritual & devotional TV channel which is […]
Karthika Masam, The Holiest Month For Hindus
Karthika masam is considered as the most auspicious month for Hindus. Kartik month is the favorite month for Lord Shiva amongst all 12 months. Karthika masam starts just the next day of Deepavali Amavasya. In 2017, Kartik month starts on October 20, Friday and ends on November 18, Saturday, as per Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and […]
Festivals in Kartik Month 2011 in Kannada and Telugu calendars
Some important festivals and auspicious days in Kartik Month 2011 as per Telugu and Kannada Calendars: Bali Padyami – 27 October 2011 Brathru Dwitiya or Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam – 28th October 2011 Sodari Tritiya – 29th October 2011 Nagula Chavithi – 30th October 2011 Trilochana Gauri Vratham – 30th October 2011 Naga Panchami – 31st […]