- By Kashish Rai
- Mon, 06 Oct 2025 02:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kartik Maas 2025: The Kartik Month, also known as the Damodar Month, is a sacred period in the Hindu calendar, beginning after Sharad Purnima. This is the eighth month of the Hindu Calendar. This spiritually significant month is filled with devotees engaging in various religious and spiritual activities. This sacred month is the last among the Chaturmas period and features important Hindu festivals like Karwa Chauth, Dhanteras, Diwali, Goverdhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Dev Uthani Ekadashi, among many others.
This month is additionally known as the favourite month of Shri Radha Rani, the consort of Lord Krishna. Devotees revel in the divine love of Lord Krishna and Srimati Radha Rani, cherishing the enchanting tales of Krishna's childhood. This month is also known to celebrate Lord Krishna’s Damodar Lila, where his Mother Yashoda binds him to an Okhal. For the Hindu devotees, Kartik Maas is the most spiritually significant month.
Check out all the important details regarding the start and end date, significance and dos and don’ts to follow during the sacred Kartik Maas below:
Kartik Maas 2025: Start And End Date
- Kartik Maas 2025 Start Date: 8th October 2025, Wednesday
- Kartik Maas 2025 End Date: 5th November 2025, Wednesday
Note: For ISKCON Devotees, Kartik Month begins from 7th October 2025.
Kartik Maas 2025: Significance
The Kartik Month holds immense significance for Hindu devotees, who dedicate themselves to worshipping Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna throughout this auspicious period. Considered one of the most sacred months, individuals engage in various spiritual practices, such as meditation, temple visits, and reciting scriptures like the Srimad Bhagavatam and Ramayana. The month marks the awakening of Lord Shri Hari from his slumber, making it an ideal time for devotion and spiritual growth. Devotees fast, offer prayers, and perform special pujas, especially during Rohini Nakshatra, seeking blessings and material prosperity. The lighting of lamps, or Deep Daan, is a significant ritual, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. This sacred month is a time for self-reflection, devotion, and spiritual rejuvenation.
Kartik Maas is also known as Damodar Maas. This sacred month features various significant Hindu festivals. (Image Source: Canva)
Kartik Maas 2025: Dos And Don’ts
Dos Of Kartik Maas Or Kartik Month
- Start your day with a refreshing holy bath known as Kartik Snan, in sacred rivers or at home, to cleanse your soul and set a positive tone for the day.
- Light a ghee diya in front of deities or near rivers, a beautiful way to dispel ignorance and bring enlightenment into your life.
- Observe fasts on Mondays for Lord Shiva and Ekadashi for Lord Vishnu.
- Recite mantras and sing hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu, such as the Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Devote time daily to reading scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, or Puranas, to gain spiritual insight and wisdom.
- Engage in acts of charity, such as distributing food, clothes, and essentials to those in need.
Don’ts Of Kartik Maas Or Kartik Month
- Refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol during Kartik Month, embracing simplicity and purity in your daily life.
- Steer clear of negative actions and immoral activities, as this sacred month is believed to amplify the effects of your deeds.
- Be mindful of your consumption and avoid wasting food, water, and resources.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)