In this holy Karthika Month, devotees are blessed to receive the divine grace of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati through special rituals, worship, and services performed in the temple. Offering prayers in this month is considered very sacred and highly auspicious. It is believed that those who sincerely worship Lord Shiva in Karthika Month receive abundant spiritual growth, peace, and blessings for both family and personal life. Devasthanamis organizing special rituals and services throughout the month.

Special Events in Karthika Month

Akasha Dīpam: The Sacred Lamp Offered to the Sky

Akasha Dīpam is the lighting of a sacred lamp and offering it to the open sky in the name of Lord Śiva. This beautiful and ancient tradition is especially observed during Kārthika Masa, when lighting a lamp is said to remove past karmas, dispel darkness, and invite divine blessings.

The lamp is lit with pure sesame (til) oil or ghee and placed outdoors, symbolizing the offering of light to the entire universe.

Spiritual Significance

• Light represents knowledge, purity, and divine grace.
• The lamp offered to the sky becomes a prayer to Lord Śiva, the Lord of all cosmic space (Ākāśa Tattva).
• It is believed to destroy sins, remove obstacles, and grant peace and prosperity.

Benefits of Akasha Dīpa Darshanam:

• Brings peace and harmony in the home
• Removes negative energies and unseen obstacles
• Brings spiritual upliftment and inner purity
• Grants’ blessings of good health, prosperity, and well-being
• Helps departed ancestors attain peace and light

NOTE: Visit Temple in the evening time to have Aksha Deepa Darshan

Śiva Sancharaseva: Divine Procession & Blessings of Lord Śiva

Śiva Sancharaseva is the auspicious ceremonial procession of Lord Śiva, where the beautifully adorned Utsava Murti of Mahadeva is taken around the temple or surrounding community with sacred Vedic chanting, Bhajans, and the sound of traditional instruments. This seva signifies Lord Śiva’s loving presence moving among His devotees, blessing their homes, families, and surroundings with peace, protection, and spiritual upliftment.

Benefits of Participating or Sponsoring

• Removes hardships, obstacles, and negativity
• Brings harmony, well-being, and divine protection to the family
• Enhances spiritual growth and devotion
• Blessings for health, prosperity, and peace in the home
• Establishes a deep personal connection with Lord Śiva

Devotional Significance

Like a king visiting his kingdom, Śiva Sancharaseva symbolizes that Lord Śiva Himself is coming to bless His devotees, granting Anugraha (Divine Grace) and Shanti (Peace) to all who join this sacred seva.

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“Namah Śivāya” – May Lord Śiva walk with us, guide us, and bless us always.

Kārthika Somavāra Panchāmruta Abhiṣekam Dates (All Mondays): Oct 27 • Nov 3 • Nov 10 • Nov 17, 2025

Evening Program (Mondays):

• 7:00 PM — Rudrābhiṣekam with Sri Rudram Chanting
• Harati & Mantra Pushpam
• Dinner Prasādam

Experience the special grace of Lord Śiva in Kārthika Māsa. All are welcome to attend and receive blessings.
Om Namah Śivāya 🙏 – Sponsor NOW

Kārteeka Śukla Ekādaśī Special Seva:

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 • Time: 5:00 PM
Lakṣha Puṣhpārchana • Ekādaśa Rudrābhiṣekam • Mahā Jyotirliṅga Archana

Join us for a powerful evening of worship on the sacred Ekādaśī:

• Lakṣha Puṣhpārchana (100,000-flower archana)
• Ekādaśa Rudrābhiṣekam (11-fold Rudra abhiṣeka)
• Mahā Jyotirliṅga Archana
• Rudrra Kramarchana

Blessings & Benefits: Removal of obstacles, peace and protection, health and prosperity, and deep inner purification in the holy Kārteeka māsa. – Sponsor NOW
All are warmly invited. Om Namaḥ Śivāya 🙏

Ksheerābdhi Dvādaśi – Tulasi Vivāham

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 • Time: 6:00 PM

Celebrate the divine wedding of Tulasi and Lord Vishnu — symbolizing the sacred bond of love, harmony, and commitment between husband and wife.
Tulasi Vivāham marks the beginning of the auspicious season for marriages and spiritual renewal.

Spiritual Significance:

• Strengthens family relationships and marital harmony
• Symbolizes devotion, purity, and divine union
• Brings blessings of love, prosperity, and peace in the home

All are invited to attend this auspicious Tulasi Vivāha Mahotsavam and receive divine blessings from Lord Vishnu and Goddess Tulasi Devi.

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Om Namo Nārāyaṇāya 🙏

Kārteeka Pournami Samūhika Satyanārāyaṇa Vratam – Tue, November 4, 2025 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On the auspicious full moon day of Kārteeka Pournami, we will be performing the sacred
Samoohika Satyanārāyaṇa Swami Vratam for the welfare of all families.

Program Highlights:

• Samoohika Satyanārāyaṇa Vratam & Puja
• Story (Kathā) Recitation
• Harati & Mantra Pushpam
• Dinner Prasādam Distribution

Blessings & Benefits

Performing Satyanārāyaṇa Vratam on Kārteeka Pournami:

Brings peace, harmony, and prosperity to the home

• Removes obstacles and negative influences
• Supports success in family, education, career, and business
• Brings divine grace, health, and well-being
• Fulfills heartfelt prayers and wishes

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All families are invited to participate and receive blessings.
Om Namo Satyanārāyaṇāya 🙏

Spiritual Message:

Shiva is the very essence of the soul – Shiva is the heart of every being.
The heart of all beings is Shiva, and the essence of the heart itself is Shiva.

Where there is Shiva, there is auspiciousness.
Worship of Lord Shiva in Karthika month destroys past negative karma, grants peace, joy, spiritual purity, and leads the devotee towards liberation and divine grace.

This sacred month is the best time for performing Rudra Parayana and Rudra Abhishekam, which cleanse the mind, remove suffering, and fill life with divine blessings.

All families are invited to participate and receive blessings.
Om Namo Satyanārāyaṇāya 🙏