Importance of Karthigai Masam
What is Karthigai Masam? Karthigai Masam, or Karthika month (October-November), is the eighth month in the Tamil calendar and it gets its name from the Nakshatra (star), ‘Krithika.’ In 2019, Karthigai starts on November 17 and ends on December 16. The Mondays in this month are dedicated to Lord Shiva. During this month, devotees observe Karthigai Somavara Vratam or Monday fast. A very important ritual in this month is the Karthigai Deepam . This is also the month when Ayyappa devotees start the 41-day Ayyappa Deeksha Vratham and take a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. When the sun passes through each of the 12 signs in the zodiac, the constellations which correspond to those signs in the cosmos will influence the creatures living on earth. During the month of Karthigai, the constellation of Pleaids exerts an influence through the signs Scorpio – Libra. Karthigai Masam is believed to be the holiest month for Hindus. It is supposedly the fa...