Lights (Karthigai Deepam) of Festive days around us.

Karthigai Deepam is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated with devotion and joy, especially in Tamil Nadu and parts of South India. It marks the triumph of light over darkness and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan. Homes and temples are beautifully decorated with rows of oil lamps (agals), creating a mesmerizing glow that symbolizes spiritual enlightenment and harmony. The festival is also linked to the legend of Lord Shiva appearing as an infinite flame to resolve a dispute between Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. The highlight of the celebration is the grand lighting of the Mahadeepam at the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, which draws thousands of devotees. Karthigai Deepam fosters a sense of unity, purity, and reverence among those who celebrate it.