(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Karkidaka Masam, or Karkidakam Month, is the final month of the traditional Malayalam calendar in Kerala. Also known as Ramayana Masam, it is a time when the epic Ramayana ...

Decades ago, ‘Karkidaka masam’ was marked by heavy rain, a time when people prayed to the Gods to prevent nature’s fury. Times have changed and so have the prayers, but some traditions ...

KOCHI: Come Ramayana month and you can find karkidaka kanji kits aplenty in ayurveda centres. Also known as oushadha kanji this medicinal porridge is made of 20-odd herbs and has a special effect ...

The ceremonies for deceased grandparents, parents, siblings, children and relatives are performed on ‘Karutavavu’ (new moon) in the month of Karkidaka. The ‘Shraddham’ rituals must be done on river ...

KOZHIKODE: With the onset of the month of Karkidaka, popularly known as Ramayana Masam, a massive programme to revive the age-old tradition followed during the month was presented in a picturesque ...

Hyderabad: The Malayali community here will be organising Karkidaka Vavu Bali, a Hindu religious function in memory of departed souls on Tuesday. The sacrificial ritual is performed in memory of ...

Hindus in Kerala observed Monday as the day for ancestors. The Amavasya day in the month of Karkidaka (the last month of the year as per Kerala’s almanac) is dedicated to the departed souls of ...