Karthika Masam significance

Lightning lamps in front of entrance of door or near tulasi plant is very auspicious in Karthika Masam. Reading Karthika mahatyam in Karthuka Masam is also very auspicious. Another important significance is bathing in river during Karthika Masam or Karthika Month. The rivers have received fresh water during the rain season comprising of Shravan and Bhadrapada Months. As the rivers over flow banks and are furious bathing in rivers during Shravana and Bhadrapada is prohibhited. The river completely settle by the time Karthika Masam starts.