Karthika Masam Vratas and Festivals
Karthigai Masam (October – November) is a very holy month for Hindus in India. Many festivals are observed in this month which is special for both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. People also observe vrathams during this month to propitiate the gods. Kartik Somawaram Vratam Festivals in Karthigai Masam Yama Vidhiya The first festival in Karthigai Masam is Yama Vidhiya. It is also called 'Bhagini Bhojanam' and it is a brother-sister festival. The story goes that Lord Yama's sister Yami or Yamuna Devi was upset with her brother and so he grants her a ...