Kartik Month 2024: When Does It Begin? Know The Religious Significance And All About This Auspicious Month

During the Kartik month, the worship of Lord Vishnu holds special significance, along with sacred rituals like bathing, donations, and Tulsi worship. Know the details about this auspicious month.

Kartik Month 2024: Kartik is the eighth month of the Hindu calendar, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This sacred month is known for its spiritual practices like the Kartik Snan (holy bath), charity, and Tulsi Puja, which are believed to bring eternal merit. According to Hindu beliefs, these rituals help individuals attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death, ultimately leading to moksha (salvation).

Kartik is also the final month of Chaturmas, and during this time, divine energies are said to become more powerful. Both spiritual and material gains are pursued through various practices in this month.

Know all about the Kartik month 2024, its significance, rules, and religious customs:

When Does Kartik Month 2024 Begin?

In 2024, Kartik month starts on October 18 and will end on November 15, 2024, which is the day of Kartik Purnima (full moon). After this, the month of Margashirsha will begin.

The Significance Of Kartik Month

Kartik month holds immense historical and spiritual value. According to hindu mythology, it was during this month that Lord Shiva's son, Kartikeya, defeated the demon Tarakasura, earning the month its name, which is associated with victory. The month is also considered a period for penance and fasting, during which devotion to the gods is believed to fulfill all desires.

How To Earn Virtue During Kartik Month

• Tulsi Planting and Marriage: Planting and worshipping Tulsi in this month is considered extremely auspicious and is said to bring the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.


• Kartik Snan (Holy Bath): Bathing in holy rivers or using their water every day during Kartik month, especially before sunrise, is said to offer the same merit as grand yagnas (sacrificial rituals). This sacred bath brings spiritual cleansing and blessings.


• Charity: Acts of charity, especially lighting lamps (Deepdaan), are highly praised during this month. It is believed that performing Deepdaan can save a person from the punishments of Yama, the god of death.

What Are the Benefits of Kartik Snan?

On Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura, and Lord Vishnu assumed the form of the fish Matsya Avatar. It is said that during this month, Lord Vishnu resides in the waters in his Matsya Avatar. Therefore, those who bathe in rivers or ponds before sunrise throughout the month of Kartik and offer charity are believed to attain Vaikuntha (Vishnu’s heavenly abode) and become free from sin. It is even said that the gods themselves descend to Earth to bathe in the Ganges during Kartik.

Rules to Follow In Kartik Month

• Food to consume: Consuming root vegetables like radishes, carrots, yams, and sweet potatoes is recommended for good health during this month.


• Health Practices: Eating a few Tulsi leaves on an empty stomach is believed to prevent illness throughout the year.


• Dietary Restrictions: Lord Vishnu is believed to reside in the water during Kartik, so avoid eating fish or other tamasic (impure) foods. Additionally, foods like brinjal (eggplant), curd, bitter gourd, buttermilk, cumin, pulses, and beans should be avoided. These foods are said to be harmful to health as they aggravate cold-related illnesses due to the seasonal transition to winter.

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