Karthigai Deepam
MalayalamAlso known as: Festival of Lights
Karthigai Deepam
About Karthigai Deepam
Karthigai Deepam is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Vrischikam (November-December) and is the festival of lights in Kerala.
Homes and temples are illuminated with rows of oil lamps (diyas), symbolising the victory of light over darkness.
The festival is associated with Lord Shiva and is celebrated with special pujas, devotional singing, and the lighting of traditional oil lamps.
In Kerala, Karthigai Deepam is celebrated with great devotion, especially at Shiva temples, with elaborate lamp lighting ceremonies.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform elaborate lamp lighting ceremonies.
- Clean and decorate the home with oil lamps.
- Light rows of oil lamps in the evening.
- Perform special Shiva pujas.
- Share sweets and festive food with family.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with festive food.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the home with oil lamps.
- Light rows of oil lamps in the evening.
- Perform Shiva puja with flowers and offerings.
- Share prasad and celebrate with family.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and is associated with Lord Shiva's manifestation as an infinite column of light.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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