Rows of agal vilakkus (oil lit lamps) in front of every house... this is the image that at once comes to mind when we think of Karthigai Deepam - the festival of lights that is celebrated during the month of Karthigai (November-December). Unlike many other Hindu festivals, Karthigai is a Tamil festival and is celebrated by all the Tamil diaspora throughout the globe.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Karthikai Deepam
Karthikai Deepam is a festival of lights celebrated by Tamil Hindus on the full moon day of Karthikai month (November/December), which is observed in every home and in every temple.
Rows of agal vilakkus (oil lit lamps) in front of every house... this is the image that at once comes to mind when we think of Karthigai Deepam - the festival of lights that is celebrated during the month of Karthigai (November-December). Unlike many other Hindu festivals, Karthigai is a Tamil festival and is celebrated by all the Tamil diaspora throughout the globe.
Rows of agal vilakkus (oil lit lamps) in front of every house... this is the image that at once comes to mind when we think of Karthigai Deepam - the festival of lights that is celebrated during the month of Karthigai (November-December). Unlike many other Hindu festivals, Karthigai is a Tamil festival and is celebrated by all the Tamil diaspora throughout the globe.
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