Kartik to Margashirsha – The Month of Grace and Awakening

The month of November marks a spiritually radiant phase in the Hindu calendar - transitioning from Kartik to Margashirsha, both sacred for worship, fasting, and self-purification.

During this period, devotees perform holy vrats (fasts), pujas (rituals), aartis (devotional songs), and seek darshan of deities in homes and temples. The month is also ideal for resolving planetary doshas, seeking blessings for family health, prosperity, and spiritual awakening.

This Dharmikvibes guide helps devotees - from elders to families - plan every ritual of November in a comfortable, systematic, and heartfelt way.

1 November 2025 – Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi)

Spiritual Meaning

On this day, Lord Vishnu awakens after four months of cosmic rest (Chaturmas). It marks the revival of auspicious rituals, marriages, and new beginnings.

How to Observe

* Morning Preparation

* Wake before sunrise and take a purifying bath (mix a few tulsi leaves or sandalwood in water).

* Clean your home altar and place an image or idol of Lord Vishnu or Shaligram.

* Decorate the altar with yellow flowers and light a ghee diya.

* Vrat & Puja

* Observe a fast — full or partial. Elderly devotees or those under recovery can choose fruit or milk-based fasts.

* Offer tulsi leaves, incense, chandan, flowers, and panchamrit (milk, honey, curd, sugar, ghee) to Lord Vishnu.

* Chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya or recite the Vishnu Sahasranama.

* Evening Darshan & Aarti

* Light an oil lamp near tulsi plant or Vishnu’s photo.

* Sing “Om Jai Jagdish Hare” aarti.

* Offer prasad of kheer or fruit and distribute among family.

Temple Visit

If possible, visit a nearby Vishnu temple or ISKCON temple for darshan. Offer tulsi leaves and a diya.

Dosha Remedy

Dev Uthani removes inauspicious delays in life events like marriage or property matters and reactivates prosperity energy.

2 November 2025 – Tulsi Vivah

Spiritual Meaning

Tulsi Vivah symbolizes the divine marriage between Tulsi Mata and Lord Vishnu, representing the union of purity and divine energy.

How to Perform at Home

* Preparation

* Clean and decorate the tulsi plant with a small red dupatta, flowers, and ornaments.

* Place an image or idol of Lord Vishnu/Shaligram next to it.

* Puja Steps

* Offer haldi, kumkum, rice, and flowers to both Tulsi and Vishnu.

* Light a ghee diya near the tulsi plant.

* Recite Tulsi Vivah Katha or listen to it online.

* Offer sweets made of jaggery, coconut, or laddoo.

* Perform aarti of both Tulsi and Vishnu together.

* Family Participation

* Each member can tie a thread around the tulsi pot symbolizing blessings for household harmony.

Temple Darshan

Visit temples with tulsi gardens or Vishnu shrines. Offer tulsi leaves and sweets.

Dosha Remedy

Best day to cure relationship disharmony and marital problems. Helps unmarried devotees find suitable life partners.

5 November 2025 – Kartik Purnima / Deva Diwali

Spiritual Meaning

This full moon, known as Tripurari Purnima, marks Lord Shiva’s victory over evil and is celebrated as Deva Diwali, the festival of lights in heaven.

Morning Rituals

* Take a sacred bath at dawn. If not possible outdoors, use tulsi or Ganga jal in home water.

* Wear clean white or yellow clothes.

* Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

* Perform abhishekam on Shiva Lingam with water, milk, honey, and bilva leaves.

Evening Puja & Aarti

* Light rows of diyas across your home, balcony, or temple courtyard.

* Offer kheer or rice pudding to Lord Vishnu or Shiva.

* Recite Om Namah Shivaya 108 times or chant Om Namo Narayanaya.

* Perform aarti with family and distribute prasad.

Temple Darshan

Visit a Ganga ghat or Shiva temple in the evening. Offer lamps and see the illuminated ghats — considered highly meritorious.

Dosha Remedy

Dispels ancestral (Pitru) doshas, financial blockages, and negative karmic influences. Charity on this day brings immense blessings.

3 & 17 November 2025 – Pradosh Vrat (Som Pradosh and Bhaum Pradosh)

Spiritual Meaning

Pradosh Vrat, observed twice a month, honors Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati during twilight (Pradosh kaal), symbolizing forgiveness and renewal.

How to Perform

* Daytime

* Observe light fasting or eat only fruits and milk.

* Keep your mind calm and avoid anger or gossip.

* Evening Puja

* During twilight, perform Shiva Abhishekam:

* Offer water, milk, honey, and ghee to the Shiva Lingam.

* Decorate with bilva leaves and white flowers.

* Light a diya with sesame or mustard oil.

* Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra or Om Namah Shivaya.

* Offer prasad like banana or coconut.

* Aarti

* Sing Om Jai Shiv Omkara aarti and meditate silently for a few minutes.

Temple Darshan

Visit a Shiva temple during sunset. Offer flowers, incense, and lamp. Sit peacefully during the temple’s Pradosh aarti.

Dosha Remedy

Effective in removing Shani, Rahu, and Ketu doshas. Excellent for health issues and emotional stability.

22 November 2025 – Kalabhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami)

Spiritual Meaning

Dedicated to Lord Kalabhairava, the fierce protector form of Lord Shiva, this day helps devotees overcome fear and negativity.

How to Worship

* Wake early and take a clean bath.

* Offer black sesame seeds, mustard oil, and flowers to Lord Bhairava’s image.

* Light a mustard oil diya at your home altar.

* Recite Om Kala Bhairavaya Namah 108 times.

* Offer curd rice or simple food to dogs - sacred to Bhairava.

Temple Darshan

Visit a Bhairav temple, especially near a Shiva temple. Offer oil lamps, black til, and coconut.

Dosha Remedy

Removes evil eye, fear, legal troubles, and negative planetary influence.

29 November 2025 – Masik Shivaratri

Spiritual Meaning

Monthly Shivaratri is the night of deep meditation and connection with Lord Shiva’s stillness and grace.

Worship Procedure

* Evening Preparation

* Bathe after sunset and wear white or light-colored clothing.

* Decorate the Shiva altar with bilva leaves and sandal paste.

* Puja Ritual

* Offer water, milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar to the Lingam.

* Light a lamp and burn camphor.

* Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra or Om Namah Shivaya 108 times.

* Sit in silence or meditate for 11–21 minutes on Lord Shiva’s image.

* Aarti

* Perform Shiv Aarti and offer prasad like fruits or milk.

Temple Darshan

Visit nearby Shiva temple or Jyotirlinga shrine if possible. Participate in evening or midnight aarti.

Dosha Remedy

Purifies mind and body, removes Chandra (Moon) dosha, and helps those facing mental stress or health challenges.

Bhai Dooj (Early November 2025)

Spiritual Meaning

Celebrated two days after Diwali, Bhai Dooj strengthens the sacred relationship between brothers and sisters.

How to Celebrate

* Sister performs aarti for her brother, applies tilak, and offers sweets.

* Brother gives gifts and pledges lifelong protection.

* Pray to Yamuna Devi for sibling well-being and longevity.

Home Ritual

* Prepare a clean altar with diya and roli-chawal.

* Light a ghee lamp and perform simple aarti together.

Temple Darshan

Visit Yamuna temple or Krishna temple to offer sweets or flowers symbolizing family unity.

Dosha Remedy

Removes family discord and brings mutual respect, joy, and longevity.

General November Spiritual Practices

For devotees who wish to observe continuous devotion throughout November:

* Light a diya daily at dawn and dusk near Tulsi or home altar.

* Chant at least one mala of Om Namo Narayanaya or Om Namah Shivaya each morning.

* Offer water to the Sun (Surya Arghya) every sunrise.

* Feed birds, cows, or stray animals as daily seva.

* Visit local temples weekly - especially Vishnu, Shiva, or Devi temples.

* Perform small family satsangs or bhajans each weekend.

Comfort & Accessibility Tips (For Elders or Limited Mobility)<