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Kartika Deepam (Tamil: கார்த்திகை தீபம், romanized: Kārtikai tīpam) is a festival of lights that is observed mainly by Hindu Tamils, and also by adherents in the regions of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Sri Lanka.
This festival is celebrated with much pomp and glory at the Shiva temples of Tirruvanna malai hills of Tamil Nadu. On Karthikai Deepam, a huge fire is atop the hill that is visible from several kilometers around it.
Only a full moon can match the radiance of a whole state when it lights clay oil lamps or agal vilaku on the night of Karthigai festival. To ward off evil spirits, Karthigai Deepam, (Karthikeya is Lord Muruga) has been celebrated in Tamil Nadu since the Sangam Age (200 BCE - 300 CE).
Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam Festival 2024 – 10 Days. The first day brahmotsavam – Friday (**.12.2024) – Karthigai Deepam Brahmotsavam festival begins with the hosting of the flag signifying the commencement of the festival also known as Dwajaroghanam.
Jul 19, 2024 · The History and Legends of Karthigai Deepam. Tamil Nadu celebrates Karthigai Deepam as the traditional festival. It is a very old festival and is also celebrated in the neighboring states like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This festival is very important among the Tamils and every Tamil want to celebrate it wherever they are in this ...
Nov 26, 2023 · As today (26th November 2023), the entire world will be observing Karthigai Deepam (திருக்கார்த்திகை திருநாள்), Astro is all set to share the greatness of celebrating this auspicious day / festival with our beloved avid readers.
Karthigai Deepam is a festival religiously celebrated for 3 days – the first day called Appa Karthigai, second called Vadai Karthigai and third and last day is Thiru Karthigai. Earthen lamps are lit once the sun sets signifying the victory of good over evil.
