Thiru Karthigai | Karthigai Deepam
Thiru Karthigai Deepam is one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu festivals celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu. This festival is known as the festival of lights , where homes, streets, and temples are decorated with oil lamps to symbolize the victory of light over darkness. Karthigai Deepam is closely associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan , and it carries deep spiritual and cultural meaning for devotees. This festival is observed during the Tamil month of Karthigai (November–December) and is celebrated with great devotion across villages, towns, and temples. What is Thiru Karthigai Deepam? Karthigai Deepam is a festival that represents divine light, wisdom, and spiritual awakening . Lighting lamps on this day is believed to remove negativity and bring peace, prosperity, and protection to the household. Unlike Diwali, which is celebrated across India, Karthigai Deepam has a special place in Tamil culture and is considered one of the most ancient Tamil festivals . When ...