30 Days of Light and Devotion
Join our Kartik Maas observance at Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas in Allen. Offer prayer, take part in sacred worship, and make time for loving remembrance of God.
Our Kartik Maas Observance November 9–December 8, 2026
The Sacred Essence
Make this Kartik a month of loving remembrance of Shree Krishna. Reflect on His Damodar leela, offer a diya with a personal prayer, and bring affection into your daily worship. Let the teachings of God and Guru guide your practice. Explore JKYog’s reflection on Kartik Maas.
Bring your attention and affection to each offering to Shree Krishna.
Notice a habit you wish to improve and begin with one small step.
Offer time and care wherever you can help.
Recall Shree Krishna’s name and form amid your daily responsibilities.
Kartik Maas at the Temple
Plan your temple visits for special Abhishekams, Katha, Archana, and lamp offerings. All times below are Central Standard Time (CST).
Temple observance
Nov 9–Dec 8, 2026
Location
Dallas, Texas
Mon, Nov 09, 2026
11:00 AM CST
First Monday of the temple observance.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026
During temple hours
Devotees may offer milk to Nagadevata during temple hours. Follow the temple priest’s guidance.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
6:00 PM CST
With Laghunyasa Poorvaka Rudrabhishekam.
Mon, Nov 16, 2026
6:00 PM CST
Monday worship.
Mon, Nov 23, 2026
6:00 PM CST
Monday special Shiva Abhishekam with Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Pooja.
Tue, Nov 24, 2026
6:15 PM CST
Maha Satyanarayana Swamy Katha, followed by Deepa Pooja and Deep Daan.
Mon, Nov 30, 2026
6:00 PM CST
Monday special Shiva Abhishekam with Mahalinga Archana.
Sat, Dec 05, 2026
10:00 AM CST
Join the scheduled morning Abhishekam.
Mon, Dec 07, 2026
6:00 PM CST
Final Monday of the temple observance. Time follows the supplied Monday schedule.
A Daily Devotional Practice
Choose one small practice each day. Follow the dates of our temple observance or explore the journey at your own pace.
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Day 1Sacred Practices
Begin with a practice you can sustain and give it your attention.
Set aside a quiet moment to remember God and offer a personal prayer.
Sing or repeat a beloved divine name with attention and affection.
Join the scheduled worship and follow the temple priest’s guidance for offerings.
Offer a lamp safely and care for Tulsi with reverence, keeping your mind in prayer.
Explore Swami Mukundananda’s teachings through official JKYog resources and Bhagavad Gita commentary.
Choose a manageable way to reduce distraction and make time for devotion.
Give time, help, or encouragement without seeking recognition.
Recall Shree Krishna’s loving leelas and bring that remembrance into ordinary moments.
Wisdom That Guides Devotion
In his commentary on Bhagavad Gita 10.11, Swami Mukundananda explains how God’s grace removes ignorance through divine knowledge. As we offer an outward lamp, we can also pray for wisdom within. Read, reflect, and choose one way to live that understanding today.
O Lord, guide our thoughts toward You and help us serve with a loving heart.
A Sacred Offering
Take a quiet moment to remember God. Light this symbolic diya and offer a heartfelt prayer. You can also support temple worship through Deep Daan and other Kartik sevas.
Lighting this digital diya does not make a payment or reserve a puja.
Kartik Seva Categories
Shiva Abhishekam Seva
Satyanarayana Katha Seva
Venkateswara Abhishekam Seva
General Kartik Maas Donation
Temple Gallery
Glimpses of worship, offerings, and community at Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, shared as inspiration for your Kartik observance.
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10 Devotional Questions
Explore light, loving offerings, and the meaning of devotion through a short Kartik quiz.
Questions & Answers
Plan your visit and explore simple ways to take part in our Kartik observance.
What is Kartik Maas, also called Karthika Masam?
Kartik Maas is a sacred period of Hindu devotional observance, often associated with lamp offerings, prayer, Tulsi worship, remembrance of God, and seva. At Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, the program brings together scheduled Shiva and Vishnu worship with opportunities for daily devotion.
What are the Kartik Maas 2026 dates at Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas?
The temple’s announced Kartik Maas program runs from November 9 through December 8, 2026, in Allen, Texas. These are the dates for this temple program. Regional lunar-calendar observances can differ. All scheduled times on this page are Central Standard Time (CST).
When are the Shiva and Venkateswara Abhishekams?
Special Shiva Abhishekam is November 9 at 11:00 AM and November 16, 23, 30, and December 7 at 6:00 PM. An additional special Shiva Abhishekam with Laghunyasa Poorvaka Rudrabhishekam is November 14 at 6:00 PM. November 23 includes Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Pooja; November 30 includes Mahalinga Archana; December 7 includes Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam and Bilva Archana. Venkateswara Swamy Abhishekam is December 5 at 10:00 AM. All times are CST.
When are Nagula Chaviti and Karthika Poornima celebrations?
Nagula Chaviti is observed at the temple on November 13; devotees may offer milk to Nagadevata during temple hours. On November 24 at 6:15 PM CST, Maha Satyanarayana Swamy Katha is followed by Deepa Pooja and Deep Daan for Karthika Poornima. Please follow the temple priest’s guidance for offerings.
How do the digital Deep Daan and seva buttons work?
Select Light a Diya to illuminate a symbolic digital lamp and offer a personal prayer. This action does not make a payment or reserve a puja. The page remembers the lamp on this browser when local storage is available. Online seva and donation links are being prepared; please contact the temple for current seva options.
How do I use the 30-day journey and devotional quiz?
Choose any day, try the suggested practice, and mark it complete. Use Previous Day and Next Day to explore the journey and Reset My Journey to begin again. The optional 10-question quiz offers short explanations for reflection. The journey is a personal devotional guide, and completing it or the quiz is not a condition for attending temple worship.
May our worship inspire steady remembrance, thoughtful actions, and a heart ready to serve. Continue one small practice of devotion beyond this sacred month.
Har Har Mahadev. Radhe Radhe.
