Karthika masam – Karthika masam 2009, karthika puranam in telugu

Karthika Masam – karthika masam 2009, is the eighth (Kartik) month in a traditional Hindu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. As for the karthika puranam in telugu it begins on October 19 and ends on November 16 for Telugu and Kannada calendars. The month is considered auspicious by both Lord Shiva and Vishnu devotees. Kantha sashti kavasam composed by Sri Deva Raya Swamigal helps one to obtain the grace of Lord Murugan. This is a rare and valuable treasure that helps one to be successful in day-to-day life.

Kaarthika maasam is considered as the most auspicious month for Hindus. Kartik month is the favorite month for Lord Shiva amongst all 12 months. Usually the month of Karthik starts just the day after Deepavali Amavasya. In 2008, the month of Kartik starts on October 19, Monday and ends on November 16, Monday. During Karthik masa, devotees perform various rituals and customs. They observe karthika Masa Vratam.

Some important festivals and auspicious days in Kartik Month 2009 as per Telugu and Kannada Calendars:

Bali Padyami – 19th October

Brathru Dwitiya or Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam – 20th October

Sodari Tritiya – 21st October

Nagula Chavithi – 22nd October

Trilochana Gauri Vratham – 22nd October

Naga Panchami – 23rd October

Naga Shashti – 24th October

Bhanu Saptami – 25th October

Goshtashtami – 26th October

Karthaveerya Uthpatti or Karthaveerya Arjuna Jayanti – 26th October

Yagnavalkya Jayanti 2009 – 28th October

Utthana Ekadashi 2009 – 29th October

Bhodhana Ekadashi or Prabhodhini Ekadasi – 29th October

Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi 2009 or Yogini Dwadashi – 30th October

Chilku Dwadashi or Damodara Dwadasi – 30th October

Shani Trayodashi – 31st October

Vaikunta Chaturdashi 2009 – 1st November

Kartika Pournami 2009 – 2nd November – Maha Karthiki

Kartika Jwala Thoranam – 2nd November

Karthika Krishna Ekadashi – 12th November

Shani Trayodashi Pradosh – 14th November

Masa Shivaratri – 15th November

Kartika Amavasya – 16th November

Ama Somavara Vratam – 16th November – Sarve Amavasya Puja

Vrushchika Sankranthi or Vricchika Sankramana Punya Kaalam – 16th November