Karthika Masam Begings

Karthika Masam is the holiest and most auspicious month in the Telugu Hindu calendar, dedicated to the joint worship of Lord Shiva (Hara) . It spans 30 days, starting with Karthika Suddha Padyam and ending with Karthika Amavasya.

Karthika Masam 2026 in the USA runs from Monday, November 9, 2026, to Tuesday, December 8, 2026.

Key Dates in the Sai Temple

• Start Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 (Karthika Suddha Padyami)

• End Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (Karthika Amavasya)

• Karthika Pournami / Karthika Deepam: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Karthika Somavarams (Mondays) in Sai Temple

Because the month starts on a Monday, there are five Karthika Somavarams observed:

1. Monday, November 9, 2026

1. Monday, November 16, 2026

1. Monday, November 23, 2026

1. Monday, November 30, 2026

1. Monday, December 7, 2026

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