Short answer
Karthika Masam runs from Tuesday, 10 November 2026 to Tuesday, 8 December 2026. It is the holiest month for Shiva and Vishnu: Rudrabhishekam on Karthika Mondays (Somavaram), deepam every evening, Karthika Purnima vratham, Kedareswara vratham and Satyanarayana pooja. Rudrabhishekam at home starts from ₹3,100.
Good to know
- Karthika Mondays: Monday, 16 November 2026, Monday, 23 November 2026, Monday, 30 November 2026 and Monday, 7 December 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which pujas are done in Karthika Masam?
Karthika Masam runs from Tuesday, 10 November 2026 to Tuesday, 8 December 2026. It is the holiest month for Shiva and Vishnu: Rudrabhishekam on Karthika Mondays (Somavaram), deepam every evening, Karthika Purnima vratham, Kedareswara vratham and Satyanarayana pooja. Rudrabhishekam at home starts from ₹3,100.
Why is Karthika Masam important?
It is sacred to both Shiva and Vishnu; lighting lamps, holy baths and abhishekam in this month are said to bring great merit.