Karthigai Deepam - Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 7 PM

Śrī Shakti Temple will be observing the Festival of Karthigai Deepam on this day by the symbolic lighting of the Deepam (Lamps) to ward off evil and spread Joy and Prosperity.

Karthigai Deepam is a significant Hindu festival of lights celebrated by Tamils and others in South India, marking the triumph of light over darkness. The festival involves lighting lamps to ward off evil and spread prosperity and joy.

It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Muruga and is often celebrated by lighting countless clay lamps in homes and temples and lighting a giant lamp on a hilltop at the Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara Temple in the state of Tamil Nadu

• Spiritual significance: The festival symbolizes the importance of knowledge (light) over ignorance (darkness) and spiritual awakening.

  
  

• Legend of Lord Shiva: One legend states that Lord Shiva appeared as a divine flame to end a dispute between Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma about who was superior.

  
  

• Legend of Lord Muruga: Another legend says that Lord Muruga, son of Shiva and Parvati, was born on this day.

  
  

• Celebrations: Celebrations include lighting lamps, performing special pujas in temples, decorating homes with lamps, and preparing festive foods.

  
  

• Duration: The festival typically lasts for three days.

  
  

• Location: It is a major festival in Tamil Nadu and is also celebrated in neighboring states like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

  
  

• Key highlight: In Tiruvannamalai, a massive lamp called the "Mahadeepam" is lit on the top of the Annamalai hill on the final day of the festival.