Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Karthigai Deepam is the festival of lights of Tamil Nadu, kept on the Krittika star of the month of Karthigai.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Rows of lamps are lit at the door in the evening. At Tiruvannamalai the great Maha Deepam is lit on the top of the Arunachala hill, for Lord Shiva as a pillar of fire.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
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Lamps in every house and temple at dusk.
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The Maha Deepam at Tiruvannamalai.
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Sweets such as appam and pori.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Shiva • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
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Lord Shiva · Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥
Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Shiva.
108 JapaSacred Mantra