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Karthigai Deepam
The Festival of Lights of the South, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
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SPIRITUAL STORY
When Vishnu and Brahma couldn't find the end of the pillar of light, Shiva revealed Himself as the Arunachala Hill. Lighting lamps on this day is a reminder that the Supreme Truth is an infinite, self-effulgent Light.
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Primary Deity
Lord Shiva
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FASTING PROTOCOLS
- check_circleLight rows of earthen oil lamps (Agal Vilakku) in and around the house.
- check_circleFasting is often maintained until the moon rises and Krittika Nakshatra is viewed.
- check_circlePrepare "Pori" (puffed rice) mixed with jaggery as an offering.
- check_circleFocus on the flame and meditate on the inner Light of the Self.
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Accurate dates & timings for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
| Date | Day | Highlights | wb_sunnySunrise | wb_twilightSunset | nightlightMoonrise | brightness_2Moonset |
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| 4 Jan 2026 | Sunday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Saturday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 21 May 2026 | Thursday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 7 Sept 2026 | Monday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 4 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |
| 23 Nov 2026 | Monday | Karthikai Deepam (Main) | — | — | — | — |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Krittika | — | — | — | — |