The holiest month for Shiva and Vishnu, when every dawn begins with a river snanam and every dusk with a deepam. We've shaped three sacred yatras around it — from the five Pancharama Kshetras to the lamp-lit ghats of Kashi on Karthika Pournami.
Kartika Masam begins the day after Deepavali Amavasya and runs for one lunar month. The Skanda and Padma Puranas call it the most meritorious of all months — a time for pre-dawn river baths, Monday fasts for Shiva, Tulasi worship for Vishnu, and above all, the offering of light.
For families in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it is the season of Pancharama darshan, Karthika deepams floated on the Godavari, and Vanabhojanam under the amla tree. In Kashi, it ends in Dev Deepawali, when the gods themselves are said to descend to the ghats.
Every lamp lit in Kartika is said to light a path for one's ancestors.Traditional belief, Karthika Puranam
Each yatra builds these in, with a local priest, the right muhurtam and every samagri ready — so you can simply be present.
Lighting and floating ghee lamps at dusk — on the Godavari at Rajahmundry and on the Ganga in Kashi.
A sacred river bath before sunrise, with sankalpam performed by a priest on the ghat.
Abhishekam to the Shiva lingam on Karthika Mondays, at Pancharama temples or Kashi Vishwanath.
A traditional sattvic feast in a garden, beneath the usiri (amla) tree, shared with your fellow yatris.
Telugu (amanta) calendar for India. Our fixed departures are timed around the brightest of these.
Dates follow published panchangams for India; tithi timings can shift by a day. We confirm exact muhurtams for every ritual with our priests.
Join a fixed departure timed to the festival days, or travel on your own dates. Tap a yatra to open the day-by-day plan.
Itineraries are indicative and can be tailored to your pace, group size and budget. Seats on Dev Deepawali boats are limited — early booking recommended.
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What your Kartika yatra covers, and what to plan for separately.
Covered in your package
Please plan for these separately
Inclusions and exclusions are indicative. The final list is confirmed in writing in your quote.
Must-visit kshetras are marked, so you always know where to begin.
From the Godavari delta to the Ganga — tap a marker for the place name.
Map positions are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Yes. Many devotees do the full Pancharama darshan in one day on a Karthika Somavaram, starting before dawn at Amaravati and ending at Samalkot after dark. It's a long, demanding day, so we usually recommend two days — but we'll arrange the one-day circuit on request.
As early as possible. Hotels near the ghats and boats for the evening of Karthika Pournami fill weeks ahead. Our fixed departure holds a reserved boat and rooms, which is the simplest way to secure a place.
All meals we arrange during Kartika are pure vegetarian. If you observe no onion and garlic, or are fasting on Mondays, tell us and we'll plan meals and timings around it.
Yes. We plan short walking distances, wheelchair assistance where temples allow it, rest breaks between darshans, and a coordinator to handle queues. Let us know any mobility needs when you enquire.
Of course. We plan the yatra from your city, suggest the best flights or trains to connect, and adjust the itinerary so your arrival and departure fit comfortably.
Tell us your dates, starting city and who's travelling — we'll shape the route, rituals and stays around your family.
