# Karthigai Deepam 2026: Date and Rituals

> Karthigai Deepam is the festival of lights of Tamil Nadu, kept on the Krittika star of the month of Karthigai.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/karthigai-deepam

## 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

1. 1 Step 1 Lamps in every house and temple at dusk.
2. 2 Step 2 The Maha Deepam at Tiruvannamalai.
3. 3 Step 3 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 Japa Sacred Mantra