Karthigai Deepam

Observed in Karthigai month when the Moon is in Krittika near the full moon. Rows of lamps are lit at home, and the great beacon is lit atop the Tiruvannamalai hill as a symbol of Shiva as infinite light.

Spiritual guides

• Amavasya — ancestors' day guide
• Ekadashi Viratham — complete guide
• Deepavali
• Navaratri
• Thai Pongal
• Maha Shivaratri
• Vinayaka Chaturthi
• Ganapathi Pooja
• Lakshmi Pooja
• Navagraha Pooja
• Pournami Viratham — complete guide
• Pradosham — complete guide
• Sankatahara Chaturthi — complete guide
• Satyanarayana Pooja
• Shashti Viratham — complete guide
• Viratha Murai