{"id":70667,"date":"2023-07-07T12:47:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T07:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=70667"},"modified":"2023-12-14T18:09:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T12:39:07","slug":"karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/","title":{"rendered":"Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance &#038; Rituals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Did you know about the month of Karkidakam? It has various names and significance in Kerela. People call Karkidakam the &#8220;Ramayana Month&#8221; or the &#8220;Month of Rejuvenation.&#8221; During the Karkidakam Masam, heavy monsoon rains pour down. Therefore, it is a time for reflection, wellness, as well as acts of kindness. This month serves as a reminder to prioritise self-care and seek balance in our lives. Let&#8217;s explore the significance of Karkidakam and discover the customs and practices that make it such a special month in Kerala.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Karkidakam Masam 2023 Starting <\/strong><b>Date:<\/b>\u00a0July 17 2023\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Karkidakam Masam 2023 Ending Date<\/strong>: August 16 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Karkidaka Vavu Bali Date<\/strong>: July 17 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61173 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"English CTR\" width=\"702\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What is Karkidakam Masam?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Karkidakam is also known as Ramayana Masam in Kerala. It is the last month of the Malayalam calendar. It is the season of heavy rainfall in Kerala. The term Karkidakam in Malayalam comes from the Sanskrit word &#8220;Karkata&#8221;. This means &#8220;Cancer&#8221; or &#8220;Crab&#8221; in English. This is because the months of the Cancer sign are June and July, and Karkidakam also overlaps with the period. People say that this month belongs to the moon, which is why it is great for connecting with ourselves during this month. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">People in Kerala follow unique traditions like reading the Ramayana, Ayurvedic treatments, as well as helping those in need during this month. As people cannot step out during heavy rains, they spend their time at home with their families. Therefore, people perform several rituals to connect with the gods as well as tap into their inner spirituality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Significance of Karkidagam Masam<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">In ancient times, people considered the Karkidagam month the worst month of the year. This was because this month brought heavy rainfall. Due to heavy rains, people had to face high levels of discomfort in many areas of life. There was a spread of epidemics and diseases among the people of Kerala. There was a loss in cultivation also, which led to people facing difficulties with money and wealth. This was because the daily labourers could not work in such severe conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">No good or auspicious ceremonies like marriages and housewarmings took place during this month. People could also not buy land or vehicles because the rain affected all spheres of business as well. Therefore the Karkidakam month affected people in many negative ways. As a result, this made Karkidagam the month of rest. Since people had to stay home, they started devoting more time to prayers and spirituality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Hence, Karkidakam became a time for self-reflection as well as self-care. People believe that the monsoon season during Karkidakam is when the body is more vulnerable to illnesses as well as diseases. Therefore, people often follow specific Ayurvedic methods to protect themselves from diseases. They also consume medicinal preparations to boost immunity and maintain good health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/dev-uthani-ekadashi-an-ideal-time-to-seek-gods-blessings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dev Uthani Ekadashi: An Ideal Time To Seek God\u2019s Blessings<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Rituals during Karkidagam Masam<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">There are many rituals that people perform during Karkidagam. These are some of the most widely followed rituals to engage in self-care and connect with the gods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Ayurveda<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">During this month, people connect with Ayurvedic practices. This month tells us the importance of a healthy lifestyle and diet, especially in specific seasons. People do this to get rid of and also protect themselves from the harm that climatic change causes. During monsoons, the pores of our skin open up. Therefore, our skin can absorb the goodness of Ayurveda better during this period. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">The month of Karkidakam is the best time to remove negativity from your life. By doing Ayurvedic remedies, you and your family can gain great overall benefits. It is a great way to revive your mind and body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Karkidaka Vavu<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Karkidaka Vavy, or Bali, is a very significant festival for Hindus in Kerela. This is because this is the day when you can connect with your ancestors. On this auspicious day, people pray for the well-being and Moksha of the spirits of their ancestors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Many people across Kerela gather around religious water bodies like rivers and seashores to pay homage to their ancestors. They pray for their ancestors in the afterlife and seek their blessings for themselves and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Karkidaka Kanji<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another very significant ritual of the Karkidagam Masam is Karkidaka Kanji. It is also called Oushada Kanji, which means that it is medicinal in nature. Kanji is a rice porridge which people consume during this month as a custom. It can help us fight illnesses and revives our bodies because of its magical properties. <\/span> It includes a few medicinal leaves and spices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Additionally, people prepare Karkidaka Kanji using a unique rice found only in Kerala. This is known as Njavara rice. Furthermore, people add medicinal herbs like Ayamodakam and Kurunthotti, etc. They also add cumin seeds, shallots and jaggery. People have used Karkidaka Kanji for more than thousands of years for the purification of the body and soul.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Ramayana Masam<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Ramayana is one of the greatest Hindu epics that hold great religious significance. A unique tradition followed during Karkidaka is the reading of the Ramayana. During this month, people read Ramayana (Ramayana Parayanam) on all the days of the month. Hindus read this sacred text in temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Many believe that reading or listening to the Ramayana during this month brings many benefits to the family. These include peace, knowledge as well as spiritual growth. During the Ramayana Masam, the recitation of Ramayana starts from the first day of the Karkidakam Masam and continues till the last day. Many households also organise group readings or participate in public recitations of the Ramayana.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Nalambalam Pilgrimage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Nalambalam pilgrimage is also a significant ritual during Karkidaka month. People offer prayers at the temples of Rama and his brothers, Bharatha, Lakshmana and Shatrughna. This is known as Nalambalam Darsan. Furthermore, they do it in a particular order within a single day. On this auspicious day, the journey begins in the hours of the morning, around 4 AM. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Pilgrims visit the Rama shrine first, and then they visit the temples of the other three brothers. People visit the shrines in a clockwise direction. This is also called pradakshina. People begin this pilgrimage with Triprayar Sree Rama Temple. Afterwards, they go to Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikyam Temple, Moozhikkulam Lakshmana Temple, and Payammal Shathrughna Temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/durga-ashtami-2023-the-festival-of-strength-and-femininity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Durga Ashtami 2023: The Festival Of Strength And Femininity!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>How to Perform <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Karkidagam <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Masam<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">People perform Karkidagam or Ramayana masam and reading of Ramayanam during this period with great dedication. They perform it with a lot of care as well as devotion. Reading the Ramayanam also involves a routine which people strictly follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Families clean their homes and surroundings. They do this a week before the start of Karkidakam masam. This brings positivity as well as good energy to their houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">People follow a strict vegetarian diet throughout the month. They also practice complete celibacy during Karkidagam. People even do not allow such thoughts to enter their minds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Devotees also completely give up on negative habits. These include sleeping during the day as well as talking badly about someone. People also abstain from violence and ego because these will take away the benefits of spiritual practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Several religious organisations also organise plays as well as quiz competitions based on Ramayana during this month. This is a great way to teach the young about our holy epics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">People read Ramayan during the Ramayana Masam in households as well as in Lord Vishnu temples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">All the members of the house gather after sunset. They do this every day during the Karkidakam Masam. Afterwards, they light the evening lamp, which is known as &#8216;Nilavilakku&#8217; or the traditional Kerala lamp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Then, they narrate the verses of &#8216;Adhyatma Ramayana&#8217; (the Malayalam version of Ramayana). They also read the Ramayana in a way that ends on the last day of the Karkidaka Masam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">By honouring the traditions of Karkidakam, individuals in Kerala find mental peace and a deeper connection to their spirit and culture. This month serves as a reminder to prioritise self-care and seek balance in our lives. We encourage our readers to learn more about such festivals and rituals across our country. Do visit InstaAstro&#8217;s website and download the app to read more such interesting blogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. Can we get married during Karkidakam?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">People do not engage in auspicious activities during Karkidakam month. This is because this month brings heavy rainfall, which can bring many illnesses and diseases.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. What is the Mylanchi plant?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Mylanchi is another name for Henna in Malayalam. People make a paste out of it and apply it to their hands and feet. It protects them from diseases during Karkidakam 1.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. What is the Mookuthi plant?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The Mookuthi plant is a plant with great medicinal properties. People consume it during Karkidagam month. Mukkutti is used in the treatment of stomach aches, asthma, diabetes, chronic skin diseases and many more.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What is Karkidakam in english?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Karkidakam in english means the month of rejuvenation. It is the last month of the Malayalam calendar, where people focus on connecting with themselves and healing.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. What are the challenges faced during Karkidakam?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">People face many challenges during Karkidakam. These include the heavy monsoon rains and the vulnerability to illnesses and diseases. People do not perform auspicious things during this month because of the many problems they face due to rain.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. Is Karkidaka masam good?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Karkidaka Masam is the best time for Ayurvedic treatments because the skin softens due to the humidity. It is also a great time to pray to god along with your family and purify your mind and body.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/shravan-somvar-2023-history-significance-and-rituals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shravan Somvar 2023: History, Signifacance &amp; Rituals<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>For interesting Astrological Facts and Videos, follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/instaastrosocial\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and read your\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/horoscope\/today-horoscope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daily horoscope<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know about the month of Karkidakam? It has&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":70957,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[648,3427,40],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-70667","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-calendar","8":"category-english","9":"category-festivals"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.9 (Yoast SEO v23.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance &amp; Rituals - InstaAstro<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"During Karkidakam Maasam, heavy monsoon rains pour down. Therefore, it is a time for reflection, wellness, as well as acts of kindness.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance &amp; Rituals\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"During Karkidakam Maasam, heavy monsoon rains pour down. Therefore, it is a time for reflection, wellness, as well as acts of kindness.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"InstaAstro\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-07-07T07:17:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-12-14T12:39:07+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/d2al04l58v9bun.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05171626\/replicte.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Vaani\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Vaani\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/\",\"name\":\"Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance & Rituals - InstaAstro\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05171626\/replicte.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-07-07T07:17:01+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-12-14T12:39:07+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/20f20e70d50bc201bf0cfdfbfb2a8703\"},\"description\":\"During Karkidakam Maasam, heavy monsoon rains pour down. Therefore, it is a time for reflection, wellness, as well as acts of kindness.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05171626\/replicte.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05171626\/replicte.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"Karkidaka Masam 2023\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance &#038; Rituals\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"InstaAstro\",\"description\":\"Talk to Astrologer Live for Instant Astrology Prediction Online\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/20f20e70d50bc201bf0cfdfbfb2a8703\",\"name\":\"Vaani\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/532306a25e136e092565ae0d5e896ec3fade737f21d08b8c95b236956a14c793?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/532306a25e136e092565ae0d5e896ec3fade737f21d08b8c95b236956a14c793?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Vaani\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/author\/vaani\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance & Rituals - InstaAstro","description":"During Karkidakam Maasam, heavy monsoon rains pour down. Therefore, it is a time for reflection, wellness, as well as acts of kindness.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance & Rituals","og_description":"During Karkidakam Maasam, heavy monsoon rains pour down. Therefore, it is a time for reflection, wellness, as well as acts of kindness.","og_url":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/","og_site_name":"InstaAstro","article_published_time":"2023-07-07T07:17:01+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-12-14T12:39:07+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":800,"url":"https:\/\/d2al04l58v9bun.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05171626\/replicte.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Vaani","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Vaani","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/","url":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/","name":"Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance & Rituals - InstaAstro","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05171626\/replicte.jpg","datePublished":"2023-07-07T07:17:01+00:00","dateModified":"2023-12-14T12:39:07+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/20f20e70d50bc201bf0cfdfbfb2a8703"},"description":"During Karkidakam Maasam, heavy monsoon rains pour down. Therefore, it is a time for reflection, wellness, as well as acts of kindness.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05171626\/replicte.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/05171626\/replicte.jpg","width":1200,"height":800,"caption":"Karkidaka Masam 2023"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/karkidaka-masam-2023-discovering-the-history-significance-rituals\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Karkidaka Masam 2023: Discovering the History, Significance &#038; Rituals"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/","name":"InstaAstro","description":"Talk to Astrologer Live for Instant Astrology Prediction Online","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/20f20e70d50bc201bf0cfdfbfb2a8703","name":"Vaani","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/532306a25e136e092565ae0d5e896ec3fade737f21d08b8c95b236956a14c793?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/532306a25e136e092565ae0d5e896ec3fade737f21d08b8c95b236956a14c793?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Vaani"},"url":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/author\/vaani\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70667","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/77"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70667"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70667\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70699,"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70667\/revisions\/70699"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}