Kartika Deepam is a festival of lights that is observed mainly by Hindu Tamils, and also by adherents in the regions of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Sri Lanka. It is believed to ward off evil forces, and usher in prosperity and joy. This festival is also celebrated to commemorate the bonding between brothers and sisters in South India (analogous to Raksha Bandhan). Sisters pray for the prosperity and success of their brothers, and light lamps to mark the occasion.
This festival of lights involves lighting lights almost anywhere to put an end to darkness. They want to show lights to the Gods who will be impressed with their worship and continue to look after the followers for ages to come. Karthigai Deepam is a traditional festival that is celebrated in Tamil Nadu, and it is also celebrated in nearby states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is an important festival for Tamils. Like Diwali, this is also a festival of lights, and in fact, is seen to be an extension of it from the day of Diwali, many people keep doubling the number of lamps till the day of Karthigai Deepam.
It is a lovely sight to see the neat rows of oil lamps glowing brightly in front of houses at night as the day of Karthigai Deepam nears. The festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai. The festival of Karthigai Deepam is celebrated on the full moon day of the Karthigai month, which coincides with the Karthigai star. This month also has a special significance because it is the birth month of Muruga.
Also known as the festival of lights, Karthigai Deepam is majorly observed by the Hindu community of Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and Kerala. Falling in the month of Kartikkai according to the Tamil Calendar, Karthigai Deepam Festival is observed when our moon is in conjunction with the constellation of Karthigai (known as the Pleiades) and Pournami. Particularly in Kerala, this festival, which is locally termed Thrikkarthika, is celebrated mainly to honor Goddess Shakti. Karthigai Deepam 2023 will be held this year on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Although it is observed in the places above, one of the major venues where the festival is held is Arunachalesvara Temple, also known as Annamalaiyar Temple.
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