Karthigai Deepam — महत्त्व
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 — महत्त्व
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 — पूजा विधी
- 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 — मंत्र
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṃ namaḥ śivāya
Salutations to Shiva
Karthigai Deepam — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Pongal
- ●Appam
- ●Payasam
- ●Sundal
Karthigai Deepam — इतर नावे
Tamil Nadu
Agal vilakku, Tiruvannamalai Maha Deepam
Kerala
Lighting lamps
Karthigai Deepam — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Light rows of lamps
- ✓Offer puja to Shiva
- ✓Visit Tiruvannamalai if possible
- ✓Keep lamps lit
टाळावे
- ✗Do not extinguish lamps before dawn
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the flame
- ✗Do not skip the lighting
Karthigai Deepam — FAQ
- Karthigai Deepam काय आहे?
- Karthigai Deepam is the festival of lamps celebrated in Tamil Nadu on Karthigai nakshatra in the month of Karthigai (November–December).
- Karthigai Deepam 2026 कधी आहे?
- 2026 मध्ये Karthigai Deepam मंगळवार, २४ नोव्हेंबर, २०२६ रोजी येतो.
- Karthigai Deepam ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- 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 ला काय खावे?
- Pongal, Appam, Payasam, Sundal
- Karthigai Deepam ला काय करावे?
- Light rows of lamps; Offer puja to Shiva; Visit Tiruvannamalai if possible
- Karthigai Deepam ला काय टाळावे?
- Do not extinguish lamps before dawn; Avoid disrespect to the flame; Do not skip the lighting
- Karthigai Deepam ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- Karthigai Deepam Shiva ला समर्पित आहे.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| २४ नोव्हें, २०२६ | मंगळवार | 04:56 pm | — |
| १३ डिसें, २०२७ | सोमवार | 05:00 pm | — |