Karthika Samaradhana
The flagship annual community feast
A Tradition of Devotion & Community Feast
Since 1996, Karthika Samaradhana has been held every year with traditional gaiety. It is one of the most anticipated events in the community calendar and draws the attention of Brahmins in general and the entire community in particular.
The programme spans a full day of sacred rituals and cultural performances, culminating in a traditional lunch served to all the Brahmins (around 1000 in number). It is held every year in the month of karthika masam on 1st sunday. This programme draws lot of attention of the brahmins in general and entire community in particular. For the last several years it is conducted at Central Public School, 4th line, near Mahatma Gandhi College, A.T.Agraharam, Guntur.
It is held every year in the month of karthika masam on 1st sunday. This programme draws lot of attention of the brahmins in general and entire community in particular. For the last several years it is conducted at Central Public School, 4th line, near Mahatma Gandhi College, A.T.Agraharam, Guntur.
Programme Includes
Karthika Masam, 1st Sunday
Held every year in the holy month of Karthika, on the first Sunday.
Lunch for ~1000 Brahmins
A traditional lunch (Annadanam) is served to all attending Brahmins.
Visista Data Sanmanam
A donor who contributed the highest amount from the last Samaradhana to the present one is honoured.
Venue for the last several years
Central Public School
4th Line, near Mahatma Gandhi College, A.T. Agraharam, Guntur.
About this Program
Karthika Samaradhana is the largest gathering of the Sangham year β a grand community feast during the holy month of Karthika, with cultural and music programmes, donor felicitations and publication of the year's Sampradaya Calendar. Attendance has grown from 650 in 2023 to around 1000 Brahmins in recent years.
How to participate: Contact the Secretary at 78939 61234 or brahmanaseva.ata97@gmail.com.
Program Highlights
~1,000 Dine Together
Around 1000 Brahmins are served the traditional lunch β the biggest Annadanam of the year.
Music Programmes
Cultural and classical music performances by community artists.
Calendar Release
3000 Sampradaya Calendars published and released at the event.
Donor Felicitation
Donors to Sangham projects are felicitated on stage.
How It Works
- 1Held in the holy month of Karthika (Nov) β venues announced in advance.
- 2All community members are welcome; donors may sponsor the feast or part of it.
- 3Sampradaya Calendars for the next year are distributed at the event.
- 4Donors are felicitated β contact the Secretary to contribute.
Moments from this Program
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