Karthigai Deepam — ప్రాముఖ్యత
Karthigai Deepam is the festival of lamps celebrated in Tamil Nadu on Karthigai nakshatra in the month of Karthigai (November–December). The flame is symbolic of Shiva's cosmic form.
Karthigai Deepam — ప్రాముఖ్యత
According to the Shiva Purana, Shiva appeared as a column of fire (Jyoti) before Brahma and Vishnu. The latter could not find his beginning or end. The day is celebrated by lighting rows of lamps (agal vilakku) and the great lamp at Tiruvannamalai.
Karthigai Deepam — పూజా విధానం
- At dusk, light earthen lamps (agal vilakku) in rows around the house and temple.
- Offer puja to Shiva; prepare sweet Pongal and offer it as prasad.
- Visit Arunachaleswarar temple at Tiruvannamalai for the Maha Deepam.
- Chant Shiva mantras and keep the lamps lit throughout the night.
Karthigai Deepam — మంత్రాలు
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṃ namaḥ śivāya
Salutations to Shiva
Karthigai Deepam — సాంప్రదాయ వంటకాలు
- ●Pongal
- ●Appam
- ●Payasam
- ●Sundal
Karthigai Deepam — ఇతర పేర్లు
Tamil Nadu(கார்த்திகை தீபம்)
Agal vilakku, Tiruvannamalai Maha Deepam
Kerala(കാർത്തിക ദീപം)
Lighting lamps
Karthigai Deepam — చేయవలసినవి / చేయకూడనివి
చేయవలసినవి
- ✓Light rows of lamps
- ✓Offer puja to Shiva
- ✓Visit Tiruvannamalai if possible
- ✓Keep lamps lit
చేయకూడనివి
- ✗Do not extinguish lamps before dawn
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the flame
- ✗Do not skip the lighting
Karthigai Deepam — FAQ
- Karthigai Deepam అంటే ఏమిటి?
- Karthigai Deepam is the festival of lamps celebrated in Tamil Nadu on Karthigai nakshatra in the month of Karthigai (November–December).
- Karthigai Deepam 2026 ఎప్పుడు?
- 2026లో Karthigai Deepam 24, నవంబర్ 2026, మంగళవారంన వస్తుంది.
- Karthigai Deepam పూజా విధానం ఏమిటి?
- At dusk, light earthen lamps (agal vilakku) in rows around the house and temple.; Offer puja to Shiva; prepare sweet Pongal and offer it as prasad.; Visit Arunachaleswarar temple at Tiruvannamalai for the Maha Deepam.; Chant Shiva mantras and keep the lamps lit throughout the night.
- Karthigai Deepam రోజు ఏమి తినాలి?
- Pongal, Appam, Payasam, Sundal
- Karthigai Deepam రోజు ఏమి చేయాలి?
- Light rows of lamps; Offer puja to Shiva; Visit Tiruvannamalai if possible
- Karthigai Deepam రోజు ఏమి చేయకూడదు?
- Do not extinguish lamps before dawn; Avoid disrespect to the flame; Do not skip the lighting
- Karthigai Deepam రోజు ఏ దేవతను పూజిస్తారు?
- Karthigai Deepam Shivaకు అంకితం.
Upcoming Karthigai Deepam Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Karthigai Deepam is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24, నవం 2026 | మంగళవారం | 04:56 pm | — |
| 13, డిసెం 2027 | సోమవారం | 05:00 pm | — |