Karthika Masam is a sacred month in the Hindu lunar calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and is considered highly auspicious for spiritual practices. Traditions include daily lamp lighting, holy river baths, offering prayers, and practicing charity, which enhance devotion and purify the mind. Kanth Garu will perform special Abhishekams on Mondays and our regularly scheduled Abhishekam of Shirdi Sai Baba Utsava Murti on Thursdays.

Schedule for Abhishekams on Mondays & Thursdays at 6:30 PM

Mondays:  Oct 27 – Shiva Abhishekam and pooja with Tulasi leaves  

Nov 3 – Shiva Abhishekam and Pooja with Bilva leaves 

Nov 10 – Shiva Abhishekam and pooja with lemon leaves 

Nov 17 – Shiva Abhishekam and pooja with Sesame Seed oil and special leaves / flowers 

Thursdays: October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13 – Abhishekam of Utsava Murti of Shirdi Sai Baba 

Benefits: 

Peace, health & prosperity. Observing Karthika Masam through fasting, lighting oil lamps, reciting prayers, and visiting temples is believed to bring peace, health, and prosperity.

Strengthens faith and uplifts the soul. Spiritual practices performed during Karthika Masam enhance our faith and promote discipline, gratitude and steadiness. 

Increased consciousness. Lighting lamps represents the light of consciousness, moving from ignorance toward awareness and freedom.

Kanth Garu will perform a Rudra Homam, followed by Shiva Abhishekam, and Jyothir Lingarchana. Jyotir Lingarchana is a deeply symbolic and devotional ritual worshipping of Lord Shiva in his form as Jyotirlinga—the radiant pillar of divine light. Spiritual practices performed on the full moon amplify the benefits received.

Benefits: 

Spiritual growth, purification of negative karma, strengthened devotion. Sacred rituals such as homam/fire ceremonies, chanting and meditation foster emotional healing, clarity, healthy relationships and positive new beginnings. 

We welcome your sponsorship of fruits, flowers, garlands, and vastrams for special celebrations.  You can make a donation and the SRIM Center will purchase on your behalf. Please be sure to donate for garlands at least 7-10 days in advance to allow us time to place an order and arrange for delivery to SRIM. Please use the buttons at the bottom of this page to contribute.

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