The Telugu diaspora in the Gulf, especially in Muscat, celebrated Karthika Masam with devotional fervour. The largest gathering took place in Muscat with over 3,000 devotees participating in Vana Bhojanam and Sahasra Lingarchana, led by priests and attended by Indian officials

By Gulf Correspondent

Dubai: The ongoing Karthika Masam festivities have brought a wave of devotional fervour among the Telugu diaspora across the Arabian Gulf, as families gathered to observe rituals and enjoy the pleasant weather.

Karthika Masam, considered one of the most sacred months in Hindu tradition, is marked by fasting, charity, and acts of devotion. Among Telugu expatriates abroad, fasting and Vana Bhojanalu are the most widely practised observances.

Vana Bhojanalu, often held as community gatherings

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