Suryaa News Desk: The holy month of Kartika Masam begins on Monday, leading to an expected increase in the number of devotees visiting temples and sacred sites. Preparations are underway at various temples to conduct special prayers and lamp lighting ceremonies.
However, devotees have expressed frustration toward Endowments Department officials regarding the Sri Kameswari Devi temple, located near the Sri Brahmagundeswara Swamy temple in Veldurti. The temple remained closed on Monday, the first day of the month, preventing devotees from having darshan. Locals are urging officials to take action and open the temple to allow for worship throughout the month.
The schedule for significant days during Kartika Masam is as follows: November 13, Nagula Chavithi; November 16, First Kartika Monday; November 21, Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi; November 23, Second Kartika Monday; November 24, Kartika Pournami; November 30, Third Kartika Monday; December 7, Fourth Kartika Monday; and December 8, the conclusion of Kartika Masam. Throughout the month, temples are expected to see large crowds participating in holy baths, fasting, and lamp worship.
