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Here’s a text put together using : "Karthigai 1" marks the first day of the Tamil month of Karthigai. This day is considered highly auspicious, as it heralds the beginning of the Karthigai Deepam festival. It is a time when households light traditional oil lamps (Agal vilakkus) in the evening, symbolizing the removal of darkness and ignorance. Devotees also offer prayers to Lord Murugan and Lord Shiva, seeking blessings for prosperity and spiritual growth.