The Kartik Maas Sankashti Vrat Katha honors Lord Ganesha’s form as Vakratunda and celebrates his power to remove obstacles and grant blessings. This vrat, observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of the Kartik month, is believed to bring great spiritual benefits including relief from troubles, fulfillment of desires, and enhanced prosperity. In 2025, Vakratunda Sankashti […]
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 […]
Chiluku Dwadashi (Ksheerabdi Dwadashi or Yogini Dwadashi) is the day to worship Tulsi and Damodar (Lord Vishnu). In 2025, Chiluku Dwadashi date is November 2. Chilku Dwadasi is observed on Dwadashi, the next day of Prabhodhini Ekadashi, in bright half of Karthik month. On this day, devotees celebrate the marriage of Tulsi and Damodar. Tulsi Saligram […]
Yagnavalkya Jayanti (Yajnavalkya Jayanti) is observed with utmost fervor by some communities in India. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Dasami in Kartik month by some communities. In 2025, Yagnavalkya Jayanti date is October 31. Some other communities observe Yagnavalksya Jayanti on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Falgun Month. Yagnavalkya (Yajnavalkya) was one of the great sages […]
Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) is observed on Kartik Shukla Navami, the ninth day in second half of Kartik month as per North Indian calendars but on same day in first half of Kartik month according to other Hindu calendars. In 2025, Akshaya Navami date is October 31. The legend or the story of Akshay Navami […]
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 […]
Damodara Month – Why Kartika Month called as Damodar Month? There is a statement in Padma Purana describing the ritualistic function during the month of Karttika (October-November). During this month, in Vrindavana it is the regulative principle to pray daily to Lord Krishna in His Damodara form. The Damodara form refers to Krishna in His childhood when […]
Gujarati New Year or New Year day in Gujarat is celebrated on the day after Diwali. It is referred as Hindu Vikram Samvatsar. Gujarati New Year 2025 date as per Gujarati Panchang is October 22. The year 2025-2026 marks the Vikram Samvat 2082. New Year in Gujarat is also known as Nutan Varsh or Bestu […]
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 […]
Kartik Amavasya (Amavasya in Kartik Month) is the fifteenth day of Kartik Maas in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchang). In 2025, Kartik Krishna Amavasya date is October 20|21. This day coincides with Amavasya in Ashwin Month in Amavasyant Chandramana Panchang followed in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Telugu Panchangam), Karnataka (Kannada Panchanga), Maharashtra (Marathi Panchang), […]
Chitragupta Puja, also known as Dawat Puja, is a ritual observed during Diwali festival. In 2025, Chitragupta Puja date is October 23 . It is celebrated on Bhai Dooj, two days after Diwali, in North India. Chitragupta Pooja marks the birthday or Jayanthi of Chitragupta and it is mainly celebrated by Katyastha caste. Chitragupta is […]
The glories of Kartika Month are mentioned in Skanda Purana and Padma Purana. Kartik Month is the first month as per Gujarati calendar and 8th month as per all other lunar Hindu calendars. Skanda Purana has a sloka about Kartika Masam which states that it is the topmost of all the months. Padma Purana’s sloka […]
Kartik month or Karthik mahina is the eighth month in Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra and Goa. In 2025, Kartik month in Marathi calendar begins on 22 October and ends on November 20 as per Marathi Kalnirnay. It is the most auspicious Hindu month. Many important festivals are celebrated in Kartik month and the entire […]
Kartik maas is the holiest month for Hindus as it is favorite month for Lord Shiva and Vishnu. In 2025, Gujarati Kartik Month begins on 22 October and ends on November 20. Kartik month is the first month in traditional Gujarati calendar. Kartik Sud 1 marks the beginning of a new year for Gujarati people. […]
Rama Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day in Krishna Paksha during Kartik month as per North Indian calendars. In 2025, Rama Ekadashi date is October 17. As per Gujarati, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka calendars, Rama Ekadasi falls on Ashwayuja Krishna Paksha Ekadashi. Rama Ekadasi Vrat Katha or the legend and the significance of this […]
Kartik month, Kartik Mash is the 7th month and marks the beginning of Hemonto ritu in Bengali calendar. Bengali Kartik month 2025 starts on October 19 and ends on November 17 (Kartik 1432 year of Bengali Panjika). Some big festivals are celebrated during Kartik mash in Bengal. As this day is very favorite month for […]
What is the importance of Karthika Deepotsava, Deeparadhana in Kartik Month? The glories of Deeparadhana in Kartik Month are explained here… When one offers a lamp during the month of Kartika, his sins in many thousands and millions of births perish in half an eyeblink. Offering a lamp during the month of Kartika is very […]
Kartik Snan or Karthika Snanam is an auspicious bath ritual observed in holy rivers during Kartik month. In 2025, Kartik Snan dates – starts on October 6 and ends on November 5 in North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada calendars, Kartik Snan 2025 begins on October 22 and ends on November […]
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 (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 […]