Kartik Month

A whole month of lamps at the tulsi.

Meaning

Kartik is the holiest month in the Hindu calendar — a month of lighting a small lamp at the tulsi every evening at dusk.

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History

The tradition of Kartik deepdaan is described in the Puranas and has been kept by Konkani families for centuries.

Why We Celebrate

We celebrate to bring one month of daily devotion into our home — one lamp, one prayer, every day.

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Tradition

How Konkani Families Celebrate

Every Konkani home traditionally has a tulsi vrindavan. In Kartik, a small diya is lit there every evening.

Photos from AEK celebrations

Memory Lane — Kartik Month

Photos from past AEK celebrations. Committee members can update these.

Kids Learning Corner

Ask if you can light the tulsi diya one evening. It's a small job, but a very important one.

Videos

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