Karthika Masam 2025 – Day-Wise Panchangam

Telugu Year: Sri Viswavasu Nama Samvatsaram (Shaka Samvatsaram 1947)
Duration: October 22, 2025 – November 20, 2025 (30 Days)

About Karthika Masam

Karthika Masam is the eighth month in the Telugu Panchangam and one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar. This sacred month is dedicated to:

Lord Shiva – The destroyer and transformer
Lord Vishnu (Lord Damodara) – Who governs the entire month
Lord Kartikeya – Also known as Skanda, Subramanya, or Shanmukha

Shukla Paksha (Bright Fortnight)

October 22 – November 5, 2025

Day 1 – Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Padyami (Pratipada)
Special Observances:

Karthika Masam begins
Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja
Gujarati New Year (Vikram Samvat 2082 begins)
Annakut celebration

Significance: First day of the holy month, marks the beginning of daily Karthika Snanam (holy bath before sunrise)

Day 2 – Thursday, October 23, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Vidiya (Dwitiya)
Special Observances:

Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej/Bhaiya Dooj)
Yama Dwitiya

Significance: Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters

Day 3 – Friday, October 24, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Tadiya (Tritiya)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika Masam observances
Daily Damodara worship

Rituals: Continue daily early morning bath, light lamps at home and temples

Day 4 – Saturday, October 25, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Chavithi (Chaturthi)
Special Observances:

Nagula Chavithi (Nag Chaturthi)
Worship of serpent deities

Significance: Day dedicated to serpent worship, especially important in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Day 5 – Sunday, October 26, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Panchami (Panchami)
Special Observances:

Bhishma Panchaka Vratham begins
Regular Karthika observances

Significance: Start of five-day Bhishma Panchaka observance

Day 6 – Monday, October 27, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Shashthi (Shashthi)
Special Observances:

First Karthika Somavaram (Monday)
Surya Shashthi Puja
Chhath Puja (in North India)

Significance: First Monday of Karthika Masam – highly auspicious for Lord Shiva worship. Considered more sacred than Shravan Mondays.

Day 7 – Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Sapthami (Saptami)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika Masam observances
Deepa Daana (lamp lighting)

Rituals: Continue daily rituals and deepa daana

Day 8 – Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Ashtami (Ashtami)
Special Observances:

Karthika Ashtami
Special prayers to Lord Shiva

Significance: Auspicious day for temple visits and worship

Day 9 – Thursday, October 30, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Navami (Navami)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika observances
Continued Damodara worship

Rituals: Special offerings to Lord Vishnu in Damodara form

Day 10 – Friday, October 31, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Dashami (Dasami)
Special Observances:

Karthika Masam mid-point approaching
Daily vratham continues

Significance: Preparation day for upcoming Ekadashi

Day 11 – Saturday, November 1, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Ekadashi
Special Observances:

Prabodhini Ekadashi / Kartik Ekadashi / Devottani Ekadashi
Tulsi Vivah begins
End of Chaturmas (four-month period)
Lord Vishnu awakens from Yoga Nidra

Significance: One of the most important Ekadashis of the year. Marks Lord Vishnu’s awakening and the beginning of the wedding season. Strict fasting observed.

Day 12 – Sunday, November 2, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Dwadashi (Dvadashi)
Special Observances:

Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi
Break Ekadashi fast (Parana)
Tulsi Vivah continues

Significance: Day to perform Tulsi Vivah (ceremonial marriage of Tulsi plant with Lord Vishnu)

Day 13 – Monday, November 3, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Trayodashi (Trayodasi)
Special Observances:

Second Karthika Somavaram (Monday)
Special Shiva worship

Significance: Second sacred Monday of Karthika Masam with enhanced spiritual merit

Day 14 – Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Chaturdashi (Chaturdashi)
Special Observances:

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
Special worship of Lord Vishnu

Significance: Auspicious day for Vishnu worship and temple visits

Day 15 – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Suddha Pournami (Purnima)
Special Observances:

Kartik Purnima / Tripurari Purnima
Dev Deepavali
Conclusion of Bhishma Panchaka
Most auspicious day of Karthika Masam

Significance: The holiest day of Karthika Masam. Lord Shiva destroyed the demon Tripurasura. Lighting of lamps, holy bath, and charity are highly meritorious. Complete observance of all Karthika vrathas.

Krishna Paksha (Dark Fortnight)

November 6 – November 20, 2025

Day 16 – Thursday, November 6, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Padyami (Pratipada)
Special Observances:

Krishna Paksha begins
Regular Karthika observances continue

Rituals: Continue daily morning bath and lamp lighting

Day 17 – Friday, November 7, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Vidiya (Dwitiya)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika Masam practices
Deepa Daana continues

Significance: Continue spiritual practices with devotion

Day 18 – Saturday, November 8, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Tadiya (Tritiya)
Special Observances:

Regular vratham and prayers
Temple worship

Rituals: Daily Shiva and Vishnu puja

Day 19 – Sunday, November 9, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Chavithi (Chaturthi)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika observances
Continued spiritual practices

Significance: Maintain sanctity of the month through daily rituals

Day 20 – Monday, November 10, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Panchami (Panchami)
Special Observances:

Third Karthika Somavaram (Monday)
Special Shiva Abhishekam

Significance: Third sacred Monday – powerful day for Lord Shiva worship and blessings

Day 21 – Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Shashthi (Shashthi)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika practices
Lamp lighting at temples

Rituals: Continue devotional activities

Day 22 – Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Sapthami (Saptami)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika Masam observances
Daily worship continues

Significance: Maintain purity and devotion

Day 23 – Thursday, November 13, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Ashtami (Ashtami)
Special Observances:

Regular pratham and rituals
Temple visits

Rituals: Continue daily spiritual practices

Day 24 – Friday, November 14, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Navami (Navami)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika observances
Approaching Ekadashi preparations

Significance: Prepare mind and body for upcoming Ekadashi fast

Day 25 – Saturday, November 15, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Dashami (Dasami)
Special Observances:

Regular vratham
Pre-Ekadashi preparations

Rituals: Light meals and spiritual preparation

Day 26 – Sunday, November 16, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Ekadashi
Special Observances:

Karthika Krishna Ekadashi
Fasting day

Significance: Important Ekadashi for spiritual merit, complete or partial fasting observed

Day 27 – Monday, November 17, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Dwadashi (Dvadashi)
Special Observances:

Fourth Karthika Somavaram (Monday)
Break Ekadashi fast (Parana)
Final Monday of Karthika Masam

Significance: Last sacred Monday of Karthika Masam – devotees seek final blessings of Lord Shiva

Day 28 – Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Trayodashi (Trayodasi)
Special Observances:

Regular Karthika practices
Approaching month conclusion

Rituals: Continue devotional activities

Day 29 – Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Chaturdashi (Chaturdashi)
Special Observances:

Regular vratham
Preparation for month conclusion

Significance: Penultimate day of sacred month

Day 30 – Thursday, November 20, 2025

Tithi: Karthika Bahula Amavasya (New Moon)
Special Observances:

Karthika Amavasya
Karthika Masam concludes
Final Karthika Snanam
Pitru Tarpan (offerings to ancestors)

Significance: Last day of Karthika Masam. Final holy bath before sunrise. Completion of month-long vrathas and observances. Offerings to ancestors are highly meritorious.

Key Observances Throughout Karthika Masam

Daily Rituals (All 30 Days)

Karthika Snanam: Holy bath before sunrise (during Brahma Muhurta, ideally in rivers or sacred water bodies)
Deepa Daana: Lighting lamps at homes, temples, and sacred places
Lord Damodara Worship: Special prayers to Lord Vishnu in Damodara form
Lord Shiva Worship: Daily Shiva puja and abhishekam
Fasting: Various forms – complete, partial, or Nakta Vratham (one meal after sunset)

Special Vrathas

Karthika Somavara Vratham: Observing all four Mondays with special devotion
Nakta Vratham: Eating only once after sunset throughout the month
Karthika Deepa Vratham: Daily lamp lighting
Lakshavarthi Nomu: Lighting 100,000 wicks during the month
Akasha Deepa Vratham: Lighting lamps on tall poles or trees

Four Sacred Mondays in Karthika Masam 2025

October 27, 2025
November 3, 2025
November 10, 2025
November 17, 2025

Major Festivals

Govardhan Puja (Oct 22)
Bhai Dooj (Oct 23)
Nagula Chavithi (Oct 25)
Prabodhini Ekadashi (Nov 1)
Kartik Purnima (Nov 5)

Spiritual Significance

According to Hindu scriptures, Karthika Masam is the favorite month of both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The month is mentioned in sacred texts like:

Skanda Purana
Padma Purana
Brahma Vaivarta Purana

Benefits of Karthika Masam Observances

Liberation (Moksha) and spiritual enlightenment
Removal of sins accumulated over multiple lifetimes
Fulfillment of desires and worldly prosperity
Protection from negative influences
Blessings of Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Kartikeya

Important Guidelines

Brahma Muhurta Timing

Generally 1.5 hours before sunrise
Most auspicious time for holy bath and meditation

Fasting Guidelines

Complete fast (no food/water) for physically capable
Fruits and milk for partial fast
Nakta Vratham (single meal after sunset) for month-long observance

Temple Visits

All Shiva temples are especially sacred
Vishnu temples for Damodara worship
Kartikeya/Subramanya temples in South India

Regional Variations

This panchangam follows the Amavasyant calendar system used in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Gujarat. North Indian calendars following the Purnimant system may show dates shifted by approximately 15 days.

Note for Devotees

For location-specific timing of tithis, nakshatras, and muhurtas, please consult:

Your local Telugu panchangam
Hindu priest or pandits in your area
Trusted online panchangam calculators with your location

Next Month: Margashira Masam begins on November 21, 2025

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