Karthika Masam 2025 starts on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and ends on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The important days include Karthika Somavaram dates, Prabodhini Ekadasi, Dwadashi, Karthika Pournami, Utpanna Ekadasi and Karthika Amavasya.
The month is considered highly auspicious for Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu worship. Devotees observe fasting, light deepams, perform Karthika Snanam, visit temples and follow Ekadasi and Somavaram vratam during this period.
Karthika Masam 2025 Start and End Dates
Start Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
End Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Shukla Paksha: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 to Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Krishna Paksha: Thursday, November 6, 2025 to Thursday, November 20, 2025
Important Days in Karthika Masam 2025
| Date | Day | Occasion | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Karthika Masam Begins | Holy start of the auspicious month |
| October 25, 2025 | Saturday | Nagula Chavithi | Serpent worship and family welfare vratam |
| October 27, 2025 | Monday | First Karthika Somavaram | First Monday vratam for Lord Shiva |
| November 1, 2025 | Saturday | Prabodhini Ekadasi | Important Ekadasi dedicated to Lord Vishnu |
| November 2, 2025 | Sunday | Dwadashi / Tulasi Vivah | Tulasi Vivah and fast-breaking observance |
| November 3, 2025 | Monday | Second Karthika Somavaram | Sacred Monday for Shiva puja and fasting |
| November 5, 2025 | Wednesday | Karthika Pournami | Full moon day, deepam lighting and temple worship |
| November 8, 2025 | Saturday | Sankatahara Chaturthi | Ganesha puja for removal of obstacles |
| November 10, 2025 | Monday | Third Karthika Somavaram | Fasting, prayers and Shiva abhishekam |
| November 15, 2025 | Saturday | Utpanna Ekadasi | Ekadasi fasting and Vishnu worship |
| November 17, 2025 | Monday | Dwadashi Parana | Breaking the Ekadasi fast |
| November 17, 2025 | Monday | Fourth Karthika Somavaram | Final sacred Monday of the month |
| November 20, 2025 | Thursday | Karthika Amavasya | New moon observance and conclusion of Karthika Masam |
Karthika Somavaram 2025 Dates
Karthika Somavaram refers to the Mondays that fall during Karthika Masam. These days are considered especially sacred for Lord Shiva worship, fasting, abhishekam and lighting deepams.
First Karthika Somavaram: Monday, October 27, 2025
Second Karthika Somavaram: Monday, November 3, 2025
Third Karthika Somavaram: Monday, November 10, 2025
Fourth Karthika Somavaram: Monday, November 17, 2025
Ekadasi and Dwadashi Tithi Details
Shukla Paksha Ekadasi and Dwadashi
Prabodhini Ekadasi falls on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Ekadasi Tithi Begins: 9:11 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025
Ekadasi Tithi Ends: 7:31 AM on Sunday, November 2, 2025
Dwadashi and Tulasi Vivah fall on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Devotees observing the Ekadasi fast usually perform parana, or fast-breaking, after the Ekadasi tithi ends. Exact parana timing may vary by region and local panchangam.
Krishna Paksha Ekadasi and Dwadashi
Utpanna Ekadasi falls on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Dwadashi Parana is observed on Monday, November 17, 2025, for devotees breaking the Ekadasi fast.
Because tithi timings can vary by location, devotees should confirm exact Ekadasi and Dwadashi timings with their local temple or regional panchangam.
Karthika Pournami 2025
Karthika Pournami falls on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. It is one of the most important days of Karthika Masam. Devotees light lamps, visit temples, perform puja and observe spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Lighting deepams on Karthika Pournami is considered highly sacred. Many devotees also perform Deepa Daanam and prayers for peace, prosperity and spiritual growth.
Rituals and Traditions of Karthika Masam
Deepa Daanam: Lighting oil lamps in the morning and evening is one of the most important rituals of Karthika Masam.
Karthika Snanam: Devotees take a holy bath during Brahma Muhurta, usually between 4:30 AM and 6:00 AM, as a symbol of purification.
Shiva Puja: Mondays are especially sacred. Devotees perform abhishekam with water, milk and Bilva leaves.
Vishnu Puja: Ekadasi fasting, Tulasi Vivah and Vishnu Sahasranama chanting are important during this month.
Charity: Devotees donate lamps, food, clothes and other essentials to temples, priests and people in need.
Temple Visits: Many devotees visit Shiva and Vishnu temples throughout the month, especially on Mondays, Ekadasi and Karthika Pournami.
Karthika Masam 2025 for US Devotees
For devotees in the United States, Karthika Masam observances may vary slightly based on local sunrise, tithi and temple panchangam. Readers in cities such as Dallas, Houston, New Jersey, Chicago, Atlanta and California should confirm exact puja and parana timings with their local Hindu temple.
This is especially important for Ekadasi fasting, Dwadashi Parana and Karthika Pournami rituals, because religious timings may change by time zone.
Spiritual Significance of Karthika Masam
Karthika Masam is considered one of the most sacred months in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is associated with devotion, discipline, fasting, charity and worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Ekadasi fasts are believed to bring spiritual merit and help devotees practice self-control. Dwadashi Parana is also important because properly breaking the fast is part of the observance.
Lighting lamps during Karthika Masam represents the removal of darkness and ignorance. The deepam symbolizes divine light, purity and spiritual awakening.
Key Dates to Remember
Karthika Masam Begins: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Prabodhini Ekadasi: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Tulasi Vivah / Dwadashi: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Karthika Pournami: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Utpanna Ekadasi: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Final Karthika Somavaram: Monday, November 17, 2025
Karthika Amavasya: Thursday, November 20, 2025
