Karthigai Deepam is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly by Tamil Hindus. Although similar to Diwali, it holds a unique significance and is dedicated to honouring Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan.

TIRUVANNAMALAI: Tiruvannamalai is gearing for Maha Karthigai Deepam but this time, with a small group of people. On Thursday, a group of over 40 members of the Paruvatharajakula Vamsam ...

A cotton cloth wick measuring around 300 meters was inserted in the cauldron along with 10 kgs of camphor for Maha Deepam. Many devotees and locals said they were happy to see that the Karthigai ...