Ramayana Masam has indeed begun today, July 17th, 2025, and will continue until August 16th. This month-long spiritual observance in Kerala, India, is dedicated to the recitation and reflection of the epic Ramayana, specifically the _Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu_ composed by Thunchath Ezhuthachan.
A time for spiritual introspection and seeking divine protection during the lean period of Karkidakam due to heavy monsoons and agricultural inactivity. The epic Ramayana is read in traditional Hindu houses, Hindu organizations, and temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu throughout the month.