Karthikai Deepam

Discussion in 'Festivals, Functions & Rituals' started by Chitvish, Nov 30, 2006.

  1. Hamsadhwani

    Hamsadhwani Senior IL'ite

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    Happy Karthigai Deepam, Mrs.C!

    Very nice pictures.
     
  2. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    Dear Hamsadhwani,
    It is a pleasure (or a privilege?) to get an (occasional?) F B from you ! No offence meant, just kidding !!
    Thanks.
    Love,
    Chithra.
     
  3. Kamla

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    Lovely pictures Chithra, was a pleasure to see them.
    Lamps always spread a sense of peace.

    L, Kamla
     
  4. Chitvish

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    Dear Kamla,
    My previous post to Hamsadhwani, holds good to you also, my dearest friend !
    Love,
    Chithra.
     
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    Happy Karthigai to all of you
     
  6. sowmyaganesh

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    Dear Chitra Mami

    Is lighting of vilaku on Karthigai also for wellbeing of brothers like "kanu" during pongal? Can you clarify this please?

    Regards
     
  7. Chitvish

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    Yes, that is what my MIL used to tell me. It is customary for brothers to give "vethalai pakku" to sisters for karthigai.
    Love,
    Chithra.


     
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    Dear chithra mami,

    I put lot of lamps in the entrance & windows....thanks for sharing your karthikai photos.
     
  9. Chitvish

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    The house must have sparkled with lights, Kripa!! All the best for a bright life.
    Love,
    Chithra.


     
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    Dear Chitra Maami...

    I hope Kaarthigai Deepam for this year is on Dec 1st. What shud be the lamps count.. in "Othai padai" or in "Rettai Padai" ??? Pls clarify me..
     

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