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What is Kartik month? A guide to fasting, lamps and Gopashtami
Kartik is associated with the festival of offering lamps to Lord Krishna, commemorating the pastime in which Mother Yashoda bound Krishna with ropes.
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Kartik, considered one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar, is associated with fasting, chanting, lighting diyas and worshipping Lord Krishna and Tulsi. Mahesh explains the month’s religious significance, traditional observances and the celebration of Gopashtami.
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- October 29, 2026
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- IOL