⭐ Kiruthigai Dates 2021

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

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All Kiruthigai dates for 2021 have passed. Kiruthigai 2022 →
All Kiruthigai Dates in 2021
# Date Day Name Daily Calendar Month Details
1 2021-01-23 Saturday Krithigai View → January →
2 2021-02-19 Friday Krithigai View → February →
3 2021-03-19 Friday Krithigai View → March →
4 2021-04-15 Thursday Krithigai View → April →
5 2021-05-12 Wednesday Krithigai View → May →
6 2021-06-08 Tuesday Krithigai View → June →
7 2021-07-06 Tuesday Krithigai View → July →
8 2021-08-02 Monday Krithigai View → August →
9 2021-08-29 Sunday Krithigai View → August →
10 2021-09-26 Sunday Krithigai View → September →
11 2021-10-23 Saturday Krithigai View → October →
12 2021-11-19 Friday Karthigai Krithigai View → November →
13 2021-12-17 Friday Krithigai View → December →
Month-by-Month – 2021
January
2021-01-23
February
2021-02-19
March
2021-03-19
April
2021-04-15
May
2021-05-12
June
2021-06-08
July
2021-07-06
August
2021-08-02
2021-08-29
September
2021-09-26
October
2021-10-23
November
2021-11-19
December
2021-12-17

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)

Kiruthigai – Other Years

Kiruthigai 2019 Kiruthigai 2020 Kiruthigai 2021 Kiruthigai 2022 Kiruthigai 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kiruthigai are there in 2021?
There are 13 Kiruthigai days in 2021. See the complete list above.
When is the next Kiruthigai in 2021?
All Kiruthigai dates for 2021 have passed. See Kiruthigai 2022 for upcoming dates.
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.