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Kartik Maas 2025 Start and End date: Kartik month is considered the most sacred month in Sanatan Dharma. Special importance has been given to the worship of Lord Shri Vishnu and Shri Krishna during this entire month. This month starts as soon as the month of Ashwin ends and important festivals like Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhaiya Dooj, Devuthani Ekadashi and Dev Deepawali are celebrated in this month. Come, let us know in detail about the exact starting date of Kartik month according to the Panchang, its importance and the method of worship.
When is Kartik month 2025 starting? (Karthik Maas 2025 Start Date)
In the year 2025, the month of Kartik is starting from 8th October, Wednesday and will continue till 5th November, Wednesday. Actually, according to the Hindu calendar, the month of Kartik starts from the next day of the full moon date of Ashwin month, i.e. Pratipada Tithi. Since Pratipada Tithi of Kartik month is falling on 8th October this year, the beginning of Kartik month will be considered from this day.
Kartik Maas Puja Vidhi and Rules
Following some special rules and performing puja in the month of Kartik is considered extremely fruitful:
method of worship
Morning bath: One should wake up every day before sunrise and take bath, which is also called Kartik bath. If bathing in the holy river is not possible, then take bath at home by mixing Ganga water in the bathing water.
Worship of Lord Vishnu: After bathing, wear clean clothes and worship Lord Vishnu/Shri Krishna. Offer them Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, sandalwood and naivedya. It is very auspicious to recite ‘Damodar Ashtakam’ and chant Shri Hari Mantra in this month.
Worship of Tulsi: Worship the Tulsi plant every morning and evening and light a ghee lamp in the evening. Give water to Tulsi and revolve around it.
Deepdan: Donate lamps in temples, holy rivers or in the courtyard of your house. It is especially auspicious to light a lamp near Tulsi and under the Peepal tree.
rules of kartik month
Following celibacy: Celibacy should be followed throughout this month.
Satvik diet: Satvik food should be eaten in the month of Kartik. Give up garlic, onion, non-vegetarian food and tamasic food. Brinjal, cumin, mustard etc. should not be eaten.
importance of charity: Do charity as much as you can in this month. Donating food, donating cows and donating clothes is very beneficial.
Sleeping on the ground: Some people sleep on the ground in this month, which is considered good for spiritual progress.
The month of Kartik is considered to be the month that bestows the four efforts of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Therefore, following the rules of this month with devotion brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life.
Religious significance of Kartik month (Kartik Maas Significance)
Kartik month is also called ‘Damodar month’ or ‘Punya month’. Its glory has been specifically mentioned in the religious scriptures:
Favorite month of Lord Vishnu: According to mythology, Lord Vishnu himself has said that the month of Kartik is very dear to him. By worshiping him, fasting and following the rules in this month, one attains salvation and all sins are destroyed.
Special importance of Tulsi Puja: There is a special tradition of Tulsi Puja in this month. Tulsi is considered to be the beloved of Lord Vishnu and a form of Mother Lakshmi. In the month of Kartik, donating a lamp near the Tulsi plant every morning and evening brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
Deepdan and bath: Bathing in holy rivers like Ganga and donating lamps also have special significance in the month of Kartik. It is believed that by doing this one attains eternal virtue.
Confluence of Festivals: Many big and important festivals of the year like Karva Chauth, Diwali, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja fall in this month, which further increases its importance.
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