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 […]
Kartik Rituals and vratas
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 2022, Paitha Mahakruchcha vratham begins on November 15 and ends on November 19. Usually, this vrata starts on Kartika Krishna Saptami and ends on Kartika Krishna Ekadashi (Utpanna Ekadasi / Utpatti Ekadasi). During the vrata, Lord […]
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 2022, Kartik Purnima date is November 8. During Kartik Purnima day, deities of Lord […]
Tulasi Habba | Tulasi Puja on Uthwana Dwadashi in Karnataka
Tulasi Habba (Tulasi puja) is observed on Ksheerabdi Dwadashi, which falls during Kartika masam. In 2022, Tulasi Habba date is November 4-5. 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 […]
Utthana Ekadashi | Dev Utthana Ekadashi
Utthana Ekadashi (Dev utthana Ekadashi) is observed on Kartik Shukla Paksha Ekadashi. In 2022, Devuthhana Ekadasi date is November 4. This Ekadashi vrata is also called as Prabodhini Ekadasi or Bodhini Ekadashi. Legend says that on this day, Lord Vishnu awakes from Yoganidra (cosmic sleep). Utthana Ekadasi also marks the conclusion of Chaturmas vrat (observance […]
Bhishma Panchak 2022 | Bheeshma Panchaka Vratam during Kartik Month
Bhishma Panchak Vrat, also known as bheeshma panchakam, is a 5-day vow or observance dedicated to Bhishma. In 2022, Bhishma Panchak vrat starts on November 4 and ends on November 8. 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 […]
Prabodhini Ekadashi 2022 | Bodhini Ekadasi
Prabodhini Ekadashi, also known as Bodhini Ekadasi, is observed on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. In 2022, Prabodhini Ekadashi date is November 4. 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). 4 November 2022 – Smarta Prabhodini Ekadashi, Vaishnava, Bhagvat […]
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 2022, Kruta yugadi date is November 2. 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 […]
Jagadhatri Puja 2022 | Goddess Jagaddhatri Pooja in Bengal
Jagadhatri Puja is observed on Karthik Shukla Navami, 9th day in Kartik month in Bengal. In 2022, Jagadhatri Puja date is November 2. 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 […]
Kartik Purnima 2022 | Tripuri Poornima | Tripurari Purnima
Kartik Purnima (Tripuri Poornima, Tripurari Purnima) is the Full Moon and auspicious day in Kartik month. In 2022, Kartik Purnima date is November 8. 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, […]
Kartika Snanam Mahima | Significance of kartik Snan
Kartik snan, also known as Kartika Snanam, is one of the main rituals in Kartik month. Starting from Kartik Sudda Padyami, Karthik Snan is performed throughout the month in various holy river banks and seas in India. A large number of devotees visit Lord Shiva and Vishnu temples and perform holy dip during Kartika masam. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Karthika Somavar Vrata 2022 | Auspicious Mondays in Kartik Month
Kartika Somavara Vratam is one of the pujas to observe on Mondays in Karthik month. In 2022, Kartik Somvar Vrata auspicious days are – October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31 and November 7 as per North Indian Hindi calendars. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, the dates of Kartika Somavara Vratham […]
Karthaveerya Arjuna Jayanthi 2021 | Karthaveerya Uthpatthi
Karthaveerya Arjuna Jayanthi or Karthaveerya Utpatthi is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Ashtami, eighth day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik Month. In 2021, Karthaveerya Jayanti date is November 11. Karthaveerya Arjuna was a great King who ruled Hehaya. Karthaveeryarjuna is worshipped to remove obstacles and to retrieve lost properties. King Karthaveeryarjuna is a great devotee of […]
Kartik Purnima Shahi Snan during Pushkar Mela
Shahi Snan, royal bath, is observed on Kartik Purnima during Pushkar Mela. In 2021, Shahi Snan date is November 18-19. Several lakhs of devotees visit Pushkar Lake and take holy dip on Kartik Purnima. Every year, on Saptarshi Ghat, devotees perform Kartik Snan on a day before Karthik Poornima. Shahi Snan is also observed in […]
Rai Damodar Brata in Odisha
Rai Damodar Vrata, Rai Damodar Brata, is observed in the Kartika Month in Odisha. It is mainly observed by Hindu widows. It is observed for first twenty five days starting from the first day during Kartika Maas. Some devotees observe it during the last five days in Kartika. In 2021, Rai Damodar Brata dates are […]
Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi 2022 | 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 2022, Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi date is November 4-5. According to several Puranas, Lord Vishnu, who woke up from cosmic sleep on Utthana Ekadashi, comes to Vrindavan or Brundavan along with Goddess Lakshmi […]
Gopashtami 2022 | Gopashtami Vrata
Gopashtami is observed on Kartik Shukla Ashtami day. In 2022, Gopashtami date is November 1. It is also known as Goshtashtami vrata. On this day, Nanda Maharaj sent his kids Krishna and Balarama to herd the cows for the first time. Thus, on Gopaashtami day Krishna and his elder brother Balaram became qualified cowherds. On […]