📅 Observance Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival | Masik Karthigai |
| Deity | Lord Shiva, Lord Murugan |
| Date | 30 September |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Calendar | Solar Calendar |
| Nakshatra | Karthigai |
| Observance Type | Monthly Deepa Festival |
| Importance | Light over darkness |
📖 What is Masik Karthigai?
Masik Karthigai is a sacred monthly observance dedicated to the worship of divine light (Deepa), primarily associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan. It is observed whenever Karthigai Nakshatra falls in the Solar calendar month.
Lighting lamps on this day symbolizes:
- Removal of ignorance
- Victory of light over darkness
- Awakening of spiritual consciousness
This observance is especially significant in Tamil Hindu tradition, where it is considered a monthly form of Karthigai Deepam.
🕉️ Spiritual & Religious Significance
According to Shaiva traditions:
- Lord Shiva appeared as Jyotirlinga (infinite flame) on Karthigai
- Lighting lamps invites divine grace and protection
- The flame represents truth, purity, and wisdom
Masik Karthigai is believed to neutralize negative energies and bring peace to the household.
🪔 Masik Karthigai Deepa Puja Vidhi
🌼 Preparations
- Clean house and puja area
- Use oil lamps (sesame or ghee)
- Maintain calm and sattvic atmosphere
🔥 Lamp Lighting Ritual
- Light lamps at entrance, puja room, and windows
- Offer flowers and incense
- Chant Shiva or Murugan mantras
- Perform silent prayer or meditation
🙏 Offerings
- Fruits
- Sweet dishes
- Traditional deepam offerings
🌿 Do’s & Don’ts
| Do’s | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| Light lamps at sunset | Anger & arguments |
| Maintain cleanliness | Alcohol & non-veg |
| Chant mantras | Laziness |
| Charity | Negativity |
🌸 Spiritual Benefits of Masik Karthigai
| Practice | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Lighting lamps | Removal of darkness |
| Shiva worship | Inner stability |
| Murugan devotion | Courage & clarity |
| Charity | Accumulation of punya |
📜 Scriptural Belief
Skanda Purana and Shaiva texts state that observing Karthigai Deepam even once a month brings divine illumination equivalent to major yajnas.
🪔 Mantras for Masik Karthigai
ॐ नमः शिवाय
ॐ सरवनभवाय नमः
📅 Calendar-Style Table Entry
| Observance | Date | Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Masik Karthigai | 30 September | Solar Calendar |
❓ Short FAQ – Masik Karthigai
Q1. What is Masik Karthigai?
A monthly festival of divine light.
Q2. Which deity is worshipped?
Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan.
Q3. Is fasting required?
No, lamp lighting is primary.
Q4. Can women observe this puja?
Yes, it is open to all devotees.
Q5. What is the main benefit?
Spiritual clarity and household peace.
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