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It is a tradition to light clay lamps ( Agal Vilakkus ) in the evenings throughout the month to ward off darkness and welcome prosperity.

In many Southern regions, the start of Karthigai is also a time to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters lighting lamps and praying for their brothers' longevity and success. Tiruvannamalai.nic.in karthigai 1

After receiving blessings from elders, the devotee receives the sacred bead chain from their parents or a Guruswamy. It is a tradition to light clay lamps

Karthigai 1: The Spiritual Dawn of Devotion The first day of the Tamil month of (falling around mid-November) marks a profound spiritual transition for millions of devotees across South India. Most notably, it signifies the beginning of the sacred Mandala Viratham , the 41-day period of rigorous penance and preparation for the pilgrimage to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple . The Sacred Initiation: Wearing the Malai Karthigai 1: The Spiritual Dawn of Devotion The