Karthika Masam : “Poli Swargam” marks the end of the auspicious Month

Karthika Masam : “Poli Swargam” marks the end of the auspicious Month

The last day of the Karthika Masam has a special significance for woman across India and especially Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, it is known as “Poli Swargam”.  On this day woman celebrate “Poli” a washerwoman by lighting  cotton wicks  (Deeparadhana votthulu) count of 33 which represent the whole month and the remaining two are for that day lighting lamps. One more ritual is followed by the women , is that  lighting 33 lamps  placing wicks  […]

 November 18, 2017
Karthika Pournami Festival : Story and Significance

Karthika Pournami Festival : Story and Significance

Karthika month is the most auspicious month in Hindu calendar. In this month we offer prayers to both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. There are two significant festivals in this month,  one is ksheerabdhi dwadashi and the second one is Karthika pournami. Ksheerabdhi dwadashi is 12th lunar day, we offer prayers to Tulasi plant. The full moon day of the Karthika Month of the lunar calendar is one of the most auspicious days for a […]

 November 3, 2017