The Sacred Karthika Masam Begins Today..

The auspicious Hindu month of Karthika Masam will begin on November 10, following the conclusion of Ashwayuja Masam with the Diwali festival. Considered particularly sacred to Lord Shiva, the month holds special religious significance for devotees. According to Hindu traditions, the Sun God is worshipped during Magha Masam, Goddess Lakshmi during Sravana Masam, Goddess Durga during Ashwayuja Masam, Lord Shiva during Karthika Masam and Lord Vishnu during Margashira Masam. Karthika Masam in 2026 will begin on Tuesday, November 10, and conclude on December 8. Devotees observe special rituals, offer prayers, light lamps and visit Shiva temples during this period.

Several important religious occasions will be observed during the month. Nagula Chavithi falls on November 13, followed by Naga Panchami on November 14. The first Karthika Monday will be observed on November 16, followed by Ksheerabdi Dwadasi on November 21, the second Karthika Monday on November 23 and Karthika Pournami on November 24. The third Karthika Monday falls on November 30, while the fourth Karthika Monday and Masa Shivaratri will be observed on December 7. Temples are expected to conduct special prayers, abhishekams and other religious rituals on these auspicious occasions.