October 10, 2026
An invitation to participate in the activities of the holy month of Kartika, offering lamps to Lord Damodara to burn away lifetimes of sins.
The Divine Month of Radha-Damodara
The month of Kartika is a divine blessing, gracing us with holiness and purity. This is the cherished month of Lord Krishna and His eternal consort, Srimati Radharani.
During this sacred time, we are captivated by the pastime of baby Damodara, who allowed Mother Yashoda to bind Him with the purest threads of her boundless love. We invite everyone to seize the blessings of this month by lighting lamps, singing soul-stirring bhajans, and offering prayers.
During this sacred time, we are captivated by the pastime of baby Damodara, who allowed Mother Yashoda to bind Him with the purest threads of her boundless love. We invite everyone to seize the blessings of this month by lighting lamps, singing soul-stirring bhajans, and offering prayers.
The Merit of Offering Lamps
The scriptures glorify the simple act of offering a lamp during this month:
"By offering a lamp during the month of Kartika, one burns away a collection of sins as vast as Mount Meru or Mount Mandara. Of this, there is no doubt."
kim ca meru-mandara-matrani kritva papany aseshatah
dahate natra sandeho dipa-danat tu karttike
dahate natra sandeho dipa-danat tu karttike
"By offering a lamp during the month of Kartika, one burns away a collection of sins as vast as Mount Meru or Mount Mandara. Of this, there is no doubt."