Learn when it is starting and what to do in this month, what not to do:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hinduism, the month of Kartik is considered very sacred and special. It is said that this month is very dear to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that in this month, worship, bath and donation brings happiness and prosperity in life and get rid of all sins. It is also called Damodar month.

When is Kartik month 2025?

In the year 2025, the holy month of Karthik starts on 8 October, the day on Wednesday. This month is also special because in this month, Lord Vishnu wakes up after four months of Yoganidra. In the Kartik month, many big festivals like Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dhanteras, Tulsi Vivah and Dev Deepawali are celebrated.

What work should be done in Kartik month?

• Tulsi Puja: Tulsi Puja has special significance in this month. Burning a lamp near a basil plant in the morning and evening is considered very auspicious. It is said that by doing this, the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi shower.
• Deepdan: In the month of Kartik, there is a tradition of lighting a lamp at the river, pond or any holy place, which is called Deepdan. It is believed that it removes darkness from life and attains virtue.
• Holy Bath: In this month, it is considered very fruitful to get up before sunrise and bathing in the Ganges or any holy river. It is believed that at this time Lord Vishnu resides in water.
• Dan and charity: Food, clothes or money should be donated according to your capacity. Donation made in this month gives manifold fruits
• Sleeping on the ground: There is also a law of gold on the ground in the month of Kartik. It is believed that it brings sattvikta in the mind and removes the disorders of the body.

What work to avoid doing this month?

• Tamasic food: During the month of Karthik, one should stay away from tamasic food like meat, fish, garlic, onion. Apart from this, eating things like brinjal, dal (urad, moong, lentils) and rye is also forbidden.
• Applying oil on the body: Except Narak Chaturdashi, applying oil on the body is forbidden in this month.
• Avoid misbehavior: During this time, one should avoid condemning someone, lying or disputing someone. It is necessary to keep the mind calm and sattvic.
• Following celibacy: In this holy month, it is said to be very important to follow celibacy.

This month is considered to be the best for chanting, penance and devotion to God. It is believed that any person who follows these rules gets salvation.