Karthika Snanam is a sacred bath taken during the Karthika month in the Hindu calendar. This month is dedicated to the worship of Lord Lord Vishnu and Shiva.
Significance:
Karthika month is a time for spiritual growth and purification.
Devotees light lamps, fast, and pray for peace, health, and prosperity.
The Mondays of this month are special for worshipping Lord Shiva.
Celebrations and Rituals:
Kartik Purnima is celebrated with a holy bath, lighting diyas, and worshipping Lord Vishnu.
In Southern India, Kartika Purnima also marks the birthday of Kartikeya, the god of war and Shiva's elder son.
Holy dip in sea and other rivers
| Category | Other Rituals |
| month | Aashwija |
| paksha | Shukla |
| tithi | Pournima |
| Nakshatra | |
| yogha |
