Karthika Masa is considered auspicious. It starts after the new moon night of Deepawali. This month is apt to do Sadhana for people of all sect. Moon is seen against the background of Krithika nakshatra, a cluster of six stars. The six stars are considered as six celestial nymphs , from them was born Karthikeya son of Siva. There are various possibilities on these full moon night and this month. Each single day people light lamp and chant slogas.
This day seems to be the birthday of Matsya, God Vishnu's fish-incarnation or avatara. It is believed that Krishna and Radha danced rasas and Krishna worshipped Radha this day. Any Philanthropic act on this day is supposed to bring benefits and blessings equal to the performance of ten yajnas.
This day is also known as Karthika Deepam, Thrikarthika or Karthikai Vilakku. In Kerala Goddess Katyayani Bhaghavathi or Shakti is worshipped on this day.
The rows of vilaku in front of each house is the image of this day.
Ujwala Karthika Deepam!
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