⭐ Kiruthigai in August 2023

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

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Kiruthigai Date(s) in August 2023
Date Day Name Daily Calendar Monthly Calendar
2023-08-09 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 2023 Dates Hub August 2023 Calendar

Other Auspicious Days in August 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kiruthigai in August 2023?
Kiruthigai in August 2023 falls on 2023-08-09.
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.