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**TV9 Telugu: Kartika Masam to Begin October 22, 2025 – Auspicious Time for Shiva and Vishnu Worship**

**Hyderabad, October 5, 2025 (10:36 AM)** – According to the Hindu Panchangam, the holy month of Kartika Masam will commence on October 22, 2025, the day after Diwali. This month, dedicated to the worship of both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, is considered especially sacred and will last until November 20th.

Kartika Masam, also known as Damodara Masam, is believed to be a particularly auspicious time for seeking blessings and spiritual growth. Devotees believe that worshipping Shiva and Vishnu during this period yields special blessings. A long-standing tradition involves lighting a lamp near the Tulasi (holy basil) plant throughout the month.

Lighting a lamp near the Tulasi plant during Kartika Masam is considered highly auspicious. Religious beliefs state that doing so brings positive energy into the home, increases wealth and prosperity, and eliminates negativity. It is believed that this practice pleases Vishnu and Lakshmi, satisfies ancestors, and establishes peace and happiness within the household.

Devotees are reminded to avoid watering the Tulasi plant or cutting its leaves on Sundays and Ekadashi days during Kartika Masam. Lighting a lamp both in the morning and evening holds special significance, particularly after sunset. It is recommended to use ghee or sesame oil for the lamp, with pure cow ghee being considered the most auspicious. Morning and evening prayers to the Tulasi plant are also highly encouraged.

**Guidelines for Lighting the Lamp:**

* **Time:** Light the lamp at sunrise and sunset.
* **Oil:** Use pure cow ghee or sesame oil.
* **Direction:** Place the earthen, metal, or flour lamp near the Tulasi plant in the Northeast direction.
* **Aarti:** Offer aarti to the Tulasi plant after lighting the lamp.
* **Water:** Offer water to the Tulasi plant in the morning and evening.
* **Rules:** Refrain from cutting Tulasi leaves or offering water on Sundays and Ekadashi.
* **Swastika:** Drawing a Swastika symbol on the Tulasi pot is considered auspicious.
* **Mantra:** Chant the mantra “Shubham Karoti Kalyanam – Arogyam Dhana-Sampada | Shatru – Buddhi – Vinashaya Deepa-Jyotira- Namostute” after lighting the lamp.

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