Thu Oct 24 12:58:12 UTC 2024: **Kartik Amavasya 2024 Summary:**

1. **Timing**: Kartik month will begin on October 18, 2024, with Kartik Amavasya falling on November 1, 2024 (Friday), coinciding with Diwali.

2. **Significance**: This month is considered auspicious for bathing and donations, as Lord Vishnu is believed to reside in water during this period.

3. **Rituals**: Special observances include bathing in sacred waters and performing donations on Kartik Amavasya and Purnima to receive blessings from Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

4. **Panchang Details**: Kartik Amavasya will start on October 31, 2024, at 3:52 PM and end on November 1, 2024, at 6:16 PM.

5. **Mythological References**:
– Brahma Purana states that Goddess Lakshmi descends to Earth on this day.
– Padma Purana suggests that performing ‘Deepdaan’ (lamps offering) brings eternal merit.
– Skanda Purana emphasizes the importance of Gita recitation and giving food and woolen clothes to receive blessings for happiness, prosperity, and success.

6. **Cultural Importance**: The day holds religious significance and is regarded as an occasion for acquiring prosperity and merit through various religious ceremonies and donations.

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