Masik Karthigai festival celebration
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Hinduism · Lord Murugan

Masik Karthigai 2026

Masik Karthigai October 2026 : Date with exact timings, Pooja vidhi steps, Mantras, Spiritual significance, Fasting guide, and Benefits. Complete Festival guide as per Hindu Panchang. Check Date, Time, Panchang details, Pooja vidhi and Spiritual significance.

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DateTuesday, 27 October 2026
Tithi Window11:36 AM → 12:00 AM
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Muhurat Time
27th Oct 11:36 am - 28th Oct 01:40 pm
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Tithi Timing
11:36 AM → 12:00 AM
Start → End
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Day
Tuesday
Festival weekday
Deity
Lord Murugan
Worshipped form
Religion
Hinduism
Tradition
Choghadiya & Hora
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Auspicious Timing

What is the shubh muhurat for Masik Karthigai 2026?

Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Shubh Muhurat

The shubh muhurat for Masik Karthigai 2026 is 27th Oct 11:36 am - 28th Oct 01:40 pm. The tithi runs from 11:36 AM on Oct 27 to 12:00 AM on Oct 28.

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
27th Oct 11:36 am - 28th Oct 01:40 pm
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
Tithi BeginsEnters · Oct 27
11:36 AM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
Tithi EndsConclude observances
12:00 AM
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What does Masik Karthigai 2026 mean for your rashi?

The date and muhurat above are the same for everyone. How the day sits against your own chart is not. Pick your Moon sign (rashi) to see how this observance relates to it.

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The Festival

What is Masik Karthigai 2026?

Devotees light lamps in homes and temples, particularly in front of Lord Murugan’s shrines, to seek blessings and protection. It is a day to pray for strength, wisdom, and the removal of obstacles.

Significance of Masik Karthigai October 2026

Masik Karthigai is a monthly spiritual observance that celebrates light, harmony, and gratitude. Devotees unite in simple rituals at home to honor Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The day reinforces virtues of cleanliness, charity, and inner peace. Lighting lamps dispels darkness and invites auspicious energy into the family. 🙏🕯️✨

Masik Karthigai October 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Value
Tithi Krishna Paksha Pratipada (approx.)
Nakshatra Karthika Nakshatra
Sunrise 06:35 AM IST
Sunset 06:05 PM IST
Auspicious Timing 07:00 AM – 08:30 AM
Date October 2026 (regional panchang varies)

Traditions & Rituals of Masik Karthigai October 2026

  • Begin with a clean home and a bright altar. 🏠🕯️
  • Light a row of oil lamps and offer sesame oil lamps to symbolize light over darkness.
  • Place rangoli or kolam at the door to invite good luck.
  • Recite simple Vishnu-Lakshmi prayers and share prasadam with family.

Remedies to Perform on Masik Karthigai October 2026

  • Action: Light a ghee lamp at the doorstep. Benefit: invites positive energy and wards off gloom.
  • Action: Offer small sesame lamps to the deity. Benefit: strengthens devotion and household harmony.
  • Action: Donate grain or food to those in need. Benefit: earns merit and uplifts the family’s blessings.

Mantras & Chants on Masik Karthigai October 2026

  • Mantra 1: Om Namo Narayanaya. Significance: invites peace, protection, and cosmic balance.
  • Mantra 2: Om Shreem Lakshmiyei Namaha. Significance: invites prosperity, grace, and harmony in the home.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Masik Karthigai October 2026

  • Keep a light, vegetarian meal plan.
  • Avoid onions, garlic, and non-vegetarian foods if possible.
  • Break the fast with easily digestible food like dal, rice, and fruits.

Dos and Don’ts on Masik Karthigai October 2026

  • Do #1: Wake up early and perform the puja with devotion. 🙌
  • Do #2: Light lamps at all entries and offer a simple aarti. 🕯️
  • Do #3: Share a small charity or food with neighbors. 🤝
  • Don’t #1: Waste water or neglect cleanliness in the home. 🚰
  • Don’t #2: Skip the puja or delay the rituals beyond auspicious times. ⏳
  • Don’t #3: Consume meat or intoxicants on this sacred day. 🛑
Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Lord Muruganayai Namah"

Invokes the protective grace of Lord Murugan and clarity of mind.

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