Karthigai
8th month of the Tamil calendar
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Through Moon, Gregorian calendar and Lunar calendar
In the Hindu lunar calendar, it corresponds to the eighth month of Kartika, falling in the Gregorian months of October–November.
In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the eighth month of Vrscika and begins with the Sun's entry into Scorpio.
In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the eighth month of Damodara.
Festivals
The Purnima (full moon day) of the month is celebrated as various festivals by the Tamils. Karthika Deepam is a festival of lights observed mainly by the Tamils on the day. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the month coinciding with the Kṛttikā nakshatra. The festival is dedicated to god Murugan and is commemorated by lighting deepams outside and inside the homes. Karthigai Pournami involves pilgrimages, lamp-lighting and ritual bathing in sacred rivers.