KARTHIKA-MASA-NITYA-HOMAS-2026-November-08th-December-07th

🙏🌷 *Sri Gurubhyo Namah* 🌷🙏

# Karthika Masam Nitya SriVidya Homam & Kundalini Homam
📅 *8th November 2026 – 7th December 2026*

🙏 Amma,

Warm Diwali and Karthika Masam wishes to everyone on behalf of KamakhyAmrutha Shodhana.

With the divine blessings of our Pujya Guruji, Sri AmruthanandaNatha Saraswathi 👣🙏, and under the guidance of Venu Syama Amma, this sacred programme is being conducted by KamakhyAmrutha Shodhana.

🔥 *KARTHIKA MASAM NITYA SRIVIDYA HOMAM & KUNDALINI HOMAM* 🔥

📅 *8th November 2026 – 7th December 2026*

🌺 *Nitya SriVidya Homam:*
– Ganapathi – RajaShyamala – Varahi – Lalitha

🔥 *Kundalini Homam:*
– Kamakhya – Subrahmanya – Kala Bhairava

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🌿🌼 *THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FIVE DAYS OF DIWALI* 🌼🌿
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The festival of Diwali is celebrated over five days, each associated with its own spiritual and religious significance.

*1. Dhanvantari Trayodashi – Dhanteras*
Lord Dhanvantari, regarded as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, emerged from the cosmic ocean during the Samudra Manthan, carrying the pot of Amrita (divine nectar). He is revered as the divine originator of Ayurveda and the embodiment of health and well-being. This is an auspicious day to worship Lord Dhanvantari.

*2. Naraka Chaturdashi*
This day commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna and Goddess Satyabhama over the demon Narakasura, liberating the worlds from his tyranny.
It is customary to light a lamp in the southern direction to honour Lord Yama. Offering lamps in remembrance of our ancestors is also considered significant on this day.

*3. Diwali – Deepavali*
According to one traditional account, Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Sri Rama to Ayodhya along with Goddess Sita after defeating Ravana. The people welcomed them by lighting rows of lamps.
Diwali is also celebrated to mark the joy of liberation from the suffering caused by Narakasura.
The lamp represents Goddess Lakshmi, prosperity and the light of knowledge. Therefore, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and light lamps on this auspicious day.

*4. Bali Padyami*
According to the Puranic tradition, during His Vamana Avatar, Lord Vishnu approached Emperor Bali and asked for three steps of land as a donation. Assuming His cosmic form, Trivikrama, He covered the worlds in three steps and sent Bali to Patala.
Lord Vishnu granted Emperor Bali the boon of visiting the earthly world once every year to see the happiness and well-being of his people and bless them.

*5. Yama Dwitiya – Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam*
This festival is associated with Yama, Shani Deva and their sister Yamuna, the children of Surya Bhagavan.
On this day, brothers visit their sisters’ homes and receive a meal lovingly prepared by them. This tradition celebrates the affection, love and sacred bond between brothers and sisters.

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🌿🌼 *THE SIGNIFICANCE OF KARTHIKA MASAM* 🌼🌿
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Karthika Masam is one of the most sacred months in Hindu tradition. It holds special significance as it is considered dear to both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
The month derives its name from the Krittika Nakshatra, as the Full Moon occurs in conjunction with this star during this period.
The Skanda Purana glorifies the greatness of Karthika Masam through the following verse:

**Na Kartika Samo Maso Na Kritena Samam Yugam |
Na Veda Sadrusham Shastram Na Teertham Gangaya Samam ||**

*Meaning:*
There is no month equal to Karthika Masam, no age equal to Satya Yuga, no scripture equal to the Vedas, and no sacred pilgrimage equal to the holy River Ganga.
The Puranas describe the observances performed during this month, such as holy bathing, lighting lamps, worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, chanting, parayanam and charitable activities, as especially auspicious and spiritually rewarding.

*Significance of Worshipping Lord Shiva*
Karthika Masam is especially dear to Lord Parama Shiva.

Important spiritual observances include:
– Rudrabhishekam
– Laksha Bilvarchana
– Sahasra Lingarchana
– Maha Lingarchana
– Pradosha Kala Shiva Aradhana

Worshipping Lord Shiva with Bilva leaves and performing Abhishekam during this month hold special spiritual significance.

*Significance of Worshipping Lord Vishnu*
During this month, Lord Sri Maha Vishnu is worshipped by devotees in His Damodara form.

Important observances include:
– Worship of Lord Vishnu with Tulasi leaves
– Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam
– Sri Satyanarayana Vratam
– Karthika Purana Parayanam
– Deepa Aradhana near the Tulasi plant

Lighting lamps every day and worshipping Tulasi during this month are considered highly auspicious.

*Taking a holy bath before sunrise, chanting mantras, meditation and lighting lamps are among the most important spiritual practices observed during Karthika Masam.*

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☘️🌻 *THE SIGNIFICANCE OF KARTHIKA SOMAVARAS* 🌻☘️
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Karthika Somavaras (Mondays during Karthika Masam) are especially sacred for the worship of Lord Parama Shiva.
On these days, devotees traditionally take a holy bath during Brahma Muhurta and perform Shiva Nama Smarana, Rudrabhishekam, Bilvarchana and Deepa Aradhana.
Worshipping Lord Shiva with devotion and performing charitable activities are considered particularly auspicious on Karthika Mondays.

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☘️🌻 *KARTHIKA SHUKLA POURNAMI – TRIPURA POURNAMI* 🌻☘️
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Karthika Pournami is also known as Tripura Pournami.
According to the Puranas, this sacred day commemorates the destruction of Tripurasuras, the three sons of Tarakasura, by Lord Parama Shiva.
Lighting lamps at Shiva temples, Vishnu temples and near Tulasi plants is considered especially auspicious on this day.

Important observances include:
– Jwala Thoranam
– Deepa Aradhana
– Rudrabhishekam
– Sahasra Lingarchana
– Kedareshwara Vratam

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☘️🌻 *PRABODHINI EKADASHI* 🌻☘️
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According to the Puranic tradition, Lord Sri Maha Vishnu enters Yogic sleep on Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi and awakens on Karthika Shukla Ekadashi.
Therefore, this day is known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadashi.
Worshipping Lord Vishnu, performing Tulasi Puja and singing the divine names of Hari are considered especially auspicious on this day.

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☘️🌻 *KSHIRABDHI DWADASHI – CHILUKA DWADASHI* 🌻☘️
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Karthika Shukla Dwadashi is known as Kshीरabdhi Dwadashi.
On this day, devotees worship Lord Sri Maha Vishnu and Goddess Tulasi near the Tulasi Kota.

Traditional observances include:
– Tulasi Vivaham
– Deepa Aradhana
– Tulasi Puja

Tulasi is revered as a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi and holds a special place in our spiritual traditions.

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🔥🌺 *IMPORTANT DATES OF KARTHIKA MASAM – 2026* 🌺🔥
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🪔 *6th November* – Dhanvantari Trayodashi / Dhanteras
🪔 *8th November* – Naraka Chaturdashi & Diwali
🪔 *10th November* – Bali Padyami
🪔 *11th November* – Yama Dwitiya / Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam
🐍 *13th November* – Nagula Chavithi
🌼 *16th November* – First Karthika Somavara
🌼 *21st November* – Kshीरabdhi Dwadashi / Chiluka Dwadashi
🌼 *23rd November* – Second Karthika Somavara
🪔 *24th November* – Karthika Pournami / Tripura Pournami
🌼 *30th November* – Third Karthika Somavara
🌼 *7th December* – Fourth Karthika Somavara

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📅 *22nd October 2026 – 23rd November 2026*

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🌷🌷 *OTHER SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES AT THE PEETAM* 🌷🌷
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