⭐ Kiruthigai in August 2020

Krittika Nakshatra day — Deity: Lord Murugan (Skanda), Lord Shiva

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Kiruthigai Date(s) in August 2020
Date Day Name Daily Calendar Monthly Calendar
2020-08-12 Wednesday Krithigai View → August Calendar →

About Kiruthigai

Kiruthigai (monthly Karthigai) falls when the Moon transits the Krittika nakshatra. It is considered highly auspicious for lighting lamps, worshipping Lord Murugan, and performing fire rituals. The Kiruthigai in the Tamil month of Karthigai is celebrated as the grand Karthigai Deepam festival.

  • Lamp lighting (vilakku)
  • Murugan temple visit
  • Thiruppugazh recitation
  • Fasting
  • Abhishekam
  • Fire rituals (homam)
All 2020 Dates Hub August 2020 Calendar

Other Auspicious Days in August 2020

🌑 Amavasai 🌕 Pournami 🙏 Ekadashi 🙏 Pradosham 🔱 Sashti

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kiruthigai in August 2020?
Kiruthigai in August 2020 falls on 2020-08-12.
What is Kiruthigai?
Kiruthigai (monthly Karthigai) falls when the Moon transits the Krittika nakshatra. It is considered highly auspicious for lighting lamps, worshipping Lord Murugan, and performing fire rituals. The Kiruthigai in the Tamil month of Karthigai is celebrated as the grand Karthigai Deepam festival.