Karkidaka Masam, is also known as Ramayana Masam, in Kerala. It is also the last month in a Malayalam calendar. Karkidaka Masam 2022 begins on July 17 and ends on August 16. Karkidaka Vavu Bali (August 8) a ritual dedicated to the dead ancestors and relatives is also performed in this month. Karkidakam 1 2022 is on July 17. Karkidaka Masam Ekadasi Fasting are on July 24 and August 8 Karkidaka Masam Pradosham Fasting are on July 25 and August 9 The Muruga Sashti Fasting is on August 3 Important Festivals Rituals Karkidaka Vavu Bali is on July 28 Raksha Bandhan - August 11 Avani Avittam - August 22 Chinmayananda Samadhi - August 3 Full Moon and No Moon Day Velutha Vavu or full moon day (Purnima) – August 12 Karutha Vavu or Amavasya – July 28 Importance of Karkidaka Masam Karkidaka Masam, or Karkidakam Month, is the last month in the traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. The month is also known as the Ramayana Masam – the epic Ramayan is rea