The most auspicious month of Damodara or Kartik begins from Thursday, Oct 5th and will continue until Friday, Nov 3rd, 2017.
The month of Damodara or Kartik is extremely special to Lord Krishna. This is His favorite month, because it is the month of Srimati Radharani, His eternal consort. She is Kartika Devi, who transforms the hearts of all with divine love, and is especially merciful during the month of Kartik ( Damodara month).
It is said in the Padma Purana that the effect of performing a Kartik Vrata or Damodara Puja lasts for one hundred lifetimes. The pastime of mother Yashoda binding Lord Krishna took place during this month, and as a consequence, Lord Krishna was named Damodara, He who can only be bound by the ropes of Love. To commemorate this pastime, the
Sri Damodarastaka prayer,
a song from the Padma Purana, is sung daily in devotees homes and at temple on Sundays. It is highly auspicious to recite this song and offer lamps to Lord Krishna at temple or home to welcome the Lord and His blessings with open arms.
During this month, everyone will offer a lamp at Krishna Village and several homes. Please join with family and friends and offer a lamp to Lord Krishna with love and devotion,