Kartika Masam Festivals Dates

Kartika Masam Festivals Dates in Telugu Calendar (October/November)

Karthik Masam is auspicious to both the devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Kartik Masa is the eighth month in a traditional Hindu Telugu calendar followed in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh,Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka.

In Hindu Calendar, there are two methods to mark the lunar month. In one, lunar month is marked from Purnima to Purnima (known as Purnimanta calendar) and in other lunar month is marked from Amavasya to Amavasya (known as Amanta calendar).

2022 Karthika masam will begin on Thursday, 17 November and ends on Thursday, 15 December.

Karthika Masam is one of the most auspicious months in Hinduism and called with different names like Karthikai, Kartika, Karthikam, or Kartik.

People perform various rituals, vratas and austerities. Nagula Chavithi one of the most important rituals dedicated to Nagas or Snakes.

Karthika Somavaram vrat:

Special rituals and fasting are observed on Mondays in Kartik Month.Mondays are generally dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Specially, Mondays in Sravana Masam and Kartika Masam are considered as most auspicious by Lord Shiva devotees.

Somavaram (Monday) gets its name from one of thousand names of Lord Shiva -Someshwara. The crescent moon (Soma) on the matted locks of Shiva gives him the name Someshwara.

It is believed that the moon observed Somavara Vratam to escape from the curse of Daksha and to get the blessings from Lord Shiva and a spot in His matted locks.

Importance of Kartik Masam:

The lunar calendar has been divided into two parts Dakshinayana and Uttararyana. Karthika Masam comes under Dakshinayana. In terms of sadhana, Dakshinayana is for purification, Uttarayan is for enlightenment.

Sadhana means a process by which one would get salvation. Out of all the months in Dakshinayana Karthika Masam is best suited for Sadhana. Hence Karthika Masam is one of the most auspicious months of the lunar calendar.

According to Padma Purana and Skanda Purana, the month of Kartik provides four kinds of benefits religious, economic, good marital life and enlightenment.

The importance and significance of the month Kartik is first narrated by Lord Narayana to Brahma, Brahma to Narada and by Narada to King Prithu for the welfare of mankind.

Purana Patanam:

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Rituals in Kartik Maas:

During the Kartik Month diyas are lit and placed in front of Tulasi plant and near the main entrance of the house before Sun rise and just before Sun set.

Kartik Snan or Bathing in River:

Another important ritual is bathing in river during Karthika Month. The rivers have received fresh water during the rain season comprising of Shravana Masam and Bhadrapada Masam. As the rivers over flow banks and are furious bathing in rivers during Shravana and Bhadrapada is prohibhited. The river completely settle by the time Karthika Masam starts.

Visiting Shiva Temples:

Shiva temples observe special pujas and rituals in the month. Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple attracts more than 2 million devotees during the month. Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple at Vemulawada in Telangana attracts more than a million devotees during the Karthika Masam. Visiting five temples of Shiva Pancharamalu or Pancharama Kshetralu is performed in the month.

Festivals in Kartik Masam:

Karthika Masam -Kartik Purnima, Gopashtami, Kansa Vadha, Tulsi Vivah, Bhaiya Dooj are the most important Festivals in Karthik month. Amant calendar is followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Purnimant Calendar is followed in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar. But all the festivals will fall on the same day as per Gregorian calendar.

Amant Festivals Purnimant Festivals

Gowardhan Puja Karwa Chauth

Bhaiya Dooj Ahoi Ashtami

Chhath Puja Rama Ekadashi

Gopashtami Dhan Teras

Kansa Vadha Narak Chathurdashi

Devuthaana Ekadashi Lakshmi Puja

Tulasi Vivah Gowardhan Puja

Kala Bhairava Jayanthi Bhaiya Dooj

Utpanna Ekadashi Chhath Puja

Karthika Pournami Gopashtami

Kansa Vadha

Devuthaana Ekadashi

Tulsi Vivah

Festivals dates in Karteek Masam:

05 Fri Govardhan Puja , Akasha Deepam Begins , Chandrodayam , Devi Sharan Navaratri
06 Sat Vishakha Karte , Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam , Yama Dwitiya
07 Sun Nagula CHavithi
08 Mon Chaturthi Vrutham , Somavara Vrutam
09 Tue Skanda Shashti
10 Wed Surya Sashti
11 Thu Durga Ashtami Vrat , Gopashtami
14 Sun Children’s Day , Chaturmasya Vrata Samapti , Nehru Jayanti
15 Mon Kaisika Dwadashi , Prabodhini Ekadashi , Kshiraabdhi Dwadasi
16 Tue Mandala Kalam Begins , Tulasi Vivaham , Vrischika Samkramanam , Pradosha Vratam , Yaz Dahum Shareef
17 Wed Vishweshwara Vratam
18 Thu Sri Satyanarayana Pooja , Pournami Vratam
19 Fri Karthika Pournami , Jwala Thoranam , Guru Nanak Jayanti , Uma Maheshwara Vrat , Pournami
20 Sat Anuradha Karte
22 Mon Saubhagya Sundari Teej
23 Tue Sathya Saibaba Jayanti , Sankashtahara Chaturdhi
30 Tue Utpana Ekadashi
01 Wed World Aids Day
02 Thu Masa Shivaratri , Pradosha Vratam
03 Fri Jyeshta Karte
04 Sat Amavasya

Karwa Chauth:

Karwa Chauth on Thursday, October 13, 2022
Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat – 17:17 to 18:31
Duration – 01 Hour 14 Mins
Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time – 05:38 to 19:40
Duration – 14 Hours 02 Mins
Moonrise on Karwa Chauth Day – 19:40
Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 25:59+ on Oct 12, 2022
Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 27:08+ on Oct 13, 2022

Karwa Chauth is a one day festival in which married women fast from sunrise to moon rise seeking the well-being, prosperity and safety of their husbands.

Ahoi Ashtami:

Civil Twlight on Ahoi Ashtami:

Ahoi Ashtami on Monday, October 17, 2022
Ahoi Ashtami Puja Muhurat – 17:14 to 18:28
Duration – 01 Hour 15 Mins
Govardhana Radha Kunda Snan on Monday, October 17, 2022
Sanjh (evening) time for sighting Stars – 17:37
Moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami – 22:56
Ashtami Tithi Begins – 09:29 on Oct 17, 2022
Ashtami Tithi Ends – 11:57 on Oct 18, 2022

Ahoi Ashtami is a festival celebrated in North India in which mothers hold a fast from dawn to dusk for the well-being of their children.

Rama Ekadashi:

Rama Ekadashi Parana:

Rama Ekadashi on Friday, October 21, 2022
On 22nd Oct, Parana Time – 05:42 to 07:59
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment – 18:02
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 16:04 on Oct 20, 2022
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 17:22 on Oct 21, 2022

Rama Ekadashi date as per ISKCON:
Rama Ekadashi in ISKCON on Friday, October 21, 2022
On 22nd Oct, Parana Time – 05:42 to 09:31
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 16:04 on Oct 20, 2022
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 17:22 on Oct 21, 2022

Rama Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.

Dhanteras:

Pradosh Kaal Muhurat:

Dhanteras Puja on Sunday, October 23, 2022
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat – 17:09 to 18:03
Duration – 00 Hours 54 Mins
Yama Deepam on Sunday, October 23, 2022
Pradosh Kaal – 17:09 to 19:40
Vrishabha Kaal – 18:26 to 20:24
Dhanteras Muhurat without Sthir Lagna
Trayodashi Tithi Begins – 18:02 on Oct 22, 2022
Trayodashi Tithi Ends – 18:03 on Oct 23, 2022

Dhantrayodashi Muhurat in Other Cities:
19:31 to 20:36 on Oct 22 – Pune
19:01 to 20:17 on Oct 22 – New Delhi
19:13 to 20:13 on Oct 22 – Chennai
19:10 to 20:24 on Oct 22 – Jaipur
19:14 to 20:18 on Oct 22 – Hyderabad
19:02 to 20:18 on Oct 22 – Gurgaon
18:59 to 20:18 on Oct 22 – Chandigarh
17:05 to 18:03 – Kolkata
19:34 to 20:40 on Oct 22 – Mumbai
19:24 to 20:24 on Oct 22 – Bengaluru
19:29 to 20:39 on Oct 22 – Ahmedabad
19:00 to 20:16 on Oct 22 – Noida

Dhanteras, which is also known as Dhantrayodashi, is the first day of five days Diwali festivity. On this day Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped with God Kuber.

Narak Chaturdashi:

Abhyang Snan Muhurat:

Narak Chaturdashi on Monday, October 24, 2022
Abhyang Snan Muhurat – 28:23+ on Oct 23 to 05:43
Duration – 01 Hour 19 Mins
Moonrise at Abhyang Snan – 28:23+ on Oct 23
Abhyang Snan during Moonrise and Chaturdashi
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 18:03 on Oct 23, 2022
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 17:27 on Oct 24, 2022

Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated as victory of Lord Krishna over Demon Narakasura. This day is also known as Kali Chaudas and Roop Chaudas.

Lakshmi Puja:

Pradosh Kaal Muhurat:

Lakshmi Puja on Monday, October 24, 2022
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat – 18:22 to 19:39
Duration – 01 Hour 17 Mins
Pradosh Kaal – 17:08 to 19:39
Vrishabha Kaal – 18:22 to 20:20
Amavasya Tithi Begins – 17:27 on Oct 24, 2022
Amavasya Tithi Ends – 16:18 on Oct 25, 2022

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Other Cities:
19:23 to 20:35 – Pune
18:53 to 20:16 – New Delhi
19:06 to 20:13 – Chennai
19:02 to 20:23 – Jaipur
19:06 to 20:17 – Hyderabad
18:54 to 20:17 – Gurgaon
18:51 to 20:16 – Chandigarh
18:19 to 19:35 – Kolkata
19:26 to 20:39 – Mumbai
19:16 to 20:23 – Bengaluru
19:21 to 20:38 – Ahmedabad
18:52 to 20:15 – Noida

Lakshmi puja is performed during five days Diwali festivity. Lakshmi puja is the most important day of five days festivity.

Govardhan Puja:

Govardhan Puja Muhurat:

Govardhan Puja on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat – 05:44 to 08:00
Duration – 02 Hours 17 Mins
Dyuta Krida on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Pratipada Tithi Begins – 16:18 on Oct 25, 2022
Pratipada Tithi Ends – 14:42 on Oct 26, 2022

The day, when Lord Krishna defeated Indra, is celebrated as Govardhan Puja or Annakut Puja. This day is also celebrated as Bali Pratipada and New Year day.

Bhaiya Dooj:

Bhai Dooj Tika Time:

Bhai Dooj on Saturday, November 6, 2021
Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time – 12:49 PM to 03:06 PM
Duration – 02 Hours 17 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins – 11:14 PM on Nov 05, 2021
Dwitiya Tithi Ends – 07:44 PM on Nov 06, 2021

On Bhaiya Duj, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing Teeka ceremony and brothers offer gifts to their sisters.

Chhath Puja:

Chhath Puja Muhurat:

Bhai Dooj on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time – 12:33 to 14:50
Duration – 02 Hours 16 Mins
Dwitiya Tithi Begins – 14:42 on Oct 26, 2022
Dwitiya Tithi Ends – 12:45 on Oct 27, 2022

The Sun God, Surya, the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshiped during the Chhath Puja to promote well-being, prosperity and progress.

Gopashtami:

Gopashtami Puja Timings:

Gopashtami on Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Ashtami Tithi Begins – 25:11+ on Oct 31, 2022
Ashtami Tithi Ends – 23:04 on Nov 01, 2022

Gopashtami day falls on Ashtami Tithi during Kartik Shukla Paksha. It is famous festival in Mathura, Vrindavan and other Braj areas.

Kansa Vadh:

Kansa Vadh Timings:

Kansa Vadh timing on Thursday, November 3, 2022
Dashami Tithi Begins – 21:09 on Nov 02, 2022
Dashami Tithi Ends – 19:30 on Nov 03, 2022

On Kansa Vadha day Kansa was killed by Lord Krishna and Ugrasena reinstated as King of Mathura.

Devutthana Ekadashi:

Prabodhini Ekadashi Parana:

Devutthana Ekadashi on Friday, November 4, 2022
On 5th Nov, Parana Time – 05:49 to 08:03
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment – 17:06
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 19:30 on Nov 03, 2022
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 18:08 on Nov 04, 2022

Prabodhini Ekadashi date as per ISKCON:
Utthana Ekadashi in ISKCON on Friday, November 4, 2022
On 5th Nov, Parana Time – 05:49 to 09:33
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 19:30 on Nov 03, 2022
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 18:08 on Nov 04, 2022

Devutthana Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.

Tulasi Vivah:

Tulasi Vivah Puja Time:

Tulasi Vivah on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Dwadashi Tithi Begins – 18:08 on Nov 04, 2022
Dwadashi Tithi Ends – 17:06 on Nov 05, 2022

Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to the Hindu god Vishnu or his Avatar Krishna.

Ahoi Ashtami 2023:

Civil Twlight on Ahoi Ashtami 2023:

Ahoi Ashtami on Sunday, November 5, 2023
Ahoi Ashtami Puja Muhurat – 17:00 to 18:17
Duration – 01 Hour 17 Mins
Govardhana Radha Kunda Snan on Sunday, November 5, 2023
Sanjh (evening) time for sighting Stars – 17:24
Moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami – 23:31
Ashtami Tithi Begins – 24:59+ on Nov 04, 2023
Ashtami Tithi Ends – 27:18+ on Nov 05, 2023

కార్తీక మాసములో విశేష తిథులు-Kartika Masam Festivals:

భగినీ హస్త భోజనము – Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam
యమ ద్వితీయ – Yama Dvitiya
ధన్వంతరీ ద్వితీయ – Dhanvantari Dwitiya
గోవర్ధన పూజ – Govardhan Puja
నాగ చతుర్థి (నాగుల చవితి) – Nagula Chavithi
నాగ పంచమి – Naga Panchami
యాజ్ఞ్యవల్క్య జయంతి – Yagnavalkya Jayanti
ప్రబోధినీ ఏకాదశి – Prabodhini Ekadashi
క్షీరాబ్ది ద్వాదశి – Ksheerabdi Dwadasi
తులసీ పూజ – Thulasi Pooja
చిలుకు ద్వాదశ్ – Chiluka Dwadasi
కార్తీక పూర్ణిమ – Kartik Purnima
జ్వాలాతోరణం – Jwalatoranam
శ్రీ సత్యనారాయణ పూజ – Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Puja
సంకష్టహర చతుర్థి – sankatahara chaturthi
ఉత్థాన ఏకాదశి – Uddana Ekadashi
మహా శివరాత్రి – Maha Shivratri

Next Month Festivals Check here Margashirsha Masam Festivals in Telugu Calendar (November/December)