Karthika Masam 2026 — Dates, Somavarams & Rudrabhishekam at Home
Karthika Masam 2026: Dates, Somavarams & Rudrabhishekam at Home
A Telugu purohit at your home in Hyderabad, with the abhishekam samagri brought. Choose Eka Rudram, or Ekadasa Rudram for a fuller observance. Tell us which Monday and your preferred time.
Reserve with a ₹1,116 advance; our team then confirms the purohit, the timing and the full amount. The four Mondays fill first, so message early.
Karthika Masam 2026 at a glance
Karthika is the month after Deepavali, given to Shiva and Vishnu together. In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh it is kept with early-morning baths, lamps lit every evening, fasting on Mondays and the Karthika Deepam on Pournami.
| Day | 2026 date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Karthika Masam begins | Tue 10 Nov | Karthika Shuddha Padyami, the day after Ashwayuja Amavasya (Mon 9 Nov). |
| Nagula Chavithi | Fri 13 Nov | Karthika Shuddha Chaviti. Milk is offered at the snake mound (putta). |
| 1st Karthika Somavaram | Mon 16 Nov | First Karthika Monday. Rudrabhishekam, fasting till evening. |
| Uttana Ekadasi | Fri 20 Nov | Prabodhini Ekadasi. Some calendars give Sat 21 Nov. |
| Ksheerabdi Dwadasi | Sat 21 Nov | Tulasi puja with an amla (usiri) branch; Tulasi-Damodara kalyanam. |
| 2nd Karthika Somavaram | Mon 23 Nov | Also Vaikuntha Chaturdasi. |
| Karthika Pournami | Tue 24 Nov | Karthika Deepam and deepa danam; Satyanarayana and Kedareswara vratams. |
| 3rd Karthika Somavaram | Mon 30 Nov | |
| 4th Karthika Somavaram | Mon 7 Dec | Also Karthika Masa Shivaratri. |
| Karthika Amavasya | Tue 8 Dec | Polala Amavasya, kept by mothers for the children. The month ends. |
Dates are for Hyderabad, from the Telugu (amanta) panchangam. Tithis can shift by a day between calendars; follow your family purohit where they differ.
Karthika Somavaram: the Mondays
Mondays in Karthika are kept for Shiva. Families fast through the day, light a lamp at dusk and, where they can, have Rudrabhishekam performed — abhishekam to a Shiva lingam while Sri Rudram (Namakam and Chamakam) is chanted.
Eka Rudram or Ekadasa Rudram?
Eka Rudram is one full recitation of Sri Rudram with the abhishekam, and suits most homes. Ekadasa Rudram is Sri Rudram recited eleven times, usually by more than one ritwik, and takes considerably longer. The scales of Rudrabhishekam, explained.
What the abhishekam uses
Water, milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar and other dravyas, with bilva leaves, vibhuti and flowers. The eleven abhishekam dravyas · full samagri list.
Milk, curd, flowers, fruits and bilva leaves are best bought fresh on the day.
Karthika Pournami: Tuesday 24 November
Pournami is the high point of the month. Lamps are lit in the evening at home and in temples — many families light a lamp with 365 wicks, one for each day of the year — and the day is kept with deepa danam. It is also one of the most common days for the Satyanarayana Vratam at home, and some families observe the Kedareswara Vratam.
Our purohit performs the vratam and the katha at your home, with the samagri brought. Pournami (24 November) and the Ekadasi are the most requested days, so reserve early.
Prefer to do it yourselves? The Satyanarayana Vratam Kit (₹3,850) has the samagri packed to the list.
Karthika Deepam at home
Through the month a lamp is lit at dusk at the tulasi kota, the threshold and the puja room. Ghee or sesame-based deepam oil with cotton wicks is the usual choice; akhanda wicks are used where a lamp is to burn for long.
Other days in the month
Nagula Chavithi (Fri 13 Nov): milk and flowers are offered at the snake mound (putta), praying for the family's protection.
Ksheerabdi Dwadasi (Sat 21 Nov): the tulasi plant is worshipped with an amla branch beside it, marking the marriage of Tulasi and Damodara.
Vana bhojanam: a meal shared under an amla tree, usually on a Sunday or holiday in the month.
Polala Amavasya (Tue 8 Dec): the last day, kept by mothers with a vratam for the wellbeing of their children.
Karthika is one of the months in which Telugu panchangams list gruhapravesham muhurthams, so many families plan their house-warming now. The muhurtham depends on the tithi, nakshatram and your family's stars — have it fixed before you book anything else.
Gruhapravesham at home in Hyderabad, from ₹19,999 → · what the ceremony involves
Questions families ask
When does Karthika Masam start and end in 2026?
Karthika Masam 2026 begins on Tuesday 10 November (Karthika Shuddha Padyami, the day after Ashwayuja Amavasya) and ends on Tuesday 8 December (Karthika Amavasya, also kept as Polala Amavasya), as per the Telugu panchangam for Hyderabad.
What are the Karthika Somavaram dates in 2026?
There are four Karthika Mondays in 2026: 16 November, 23 November, 30 November and 7 December. The last one, 7 December, is also Karthika Masa Shivaratri.
When is Karthika Pournami 2026?
Tuesday 24 November 2026. It is the main day for Karthika Deepam, deepa danam and, for many families, the Satyanarayana Vratam or Kedareswara Vratam.
When are Nagula Chavithi and Ksheerabdi Dwadasi in 2026?
Nagula Chavithi falls on Friday 13 November 2026. Uttana (Prabodhini) Ekadasi is on Friday 20 November and Ksheerabdi Dwadasi on Saturday 21 November. Some calendars place the Ekadasi on the 21st; your family purohit's panchangam is the one to follow.
Can Rudrabhishekam be done at home on a Karthika Monday?
Yes. Rudrabhishekam is commonly performed at home, with a purohit chanting Sri Rudram while abhishekam is offered to a Shiva lingam. Eka Rudram (one recitation) suits most homes; Ekadasa Rudram (eleven recitations) takes longer and usually involves more ritwiks. Book early for the Mondays, which fill first.
Can we do Gruhapravesham in Karthika Masam?
Yes. Karthika is one of the months in which Telugu panchangams list gruhapravesham muhurthams. The muhurtham itself depends on the date, the tithi, the nakshatram and the family's stars, so have it fixed by a purohit before you plan the day.
How do we book a puja with Karishye for Karthika Masam?
Use the Book button to reserve with a ₹1,116 advance, or message us on WhatsApp at +91 81210 07481. Our team confirms the purohit, the timing, what samagri is included and the full amount before the day.
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Dates on this page are for 2026 and are updated each year. They follow the Telugu panchangam for Hyderabad.