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Karthigai Month Special Karthigai masam or month (according to the Gregorian calendar, October - November) is believed to be the holiest month for Hindus. It is supposedly the favorite month for Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Many important festivals are celebrated during this month.

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 ...