⭐ Kiruthigai in August 2021

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

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Kiruthigai Date(s) in August 2021
Date Day Name Daily Calendar Monthly Calendar
2021-08-02 Monday Krithigai View → August Calendar →
2021-08-29 Sunday 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 2021 Dates Hub August 2021 Calendar

Other Auspicious Days in August 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kiruthigai in August 2021?
Kiruthigai in August 2021 falls on 2021-08-02, 2021-08-29.
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.