⭐ Kiruthigai Dates 2023
Krittika Nakshatra day — Deity: Lord Murugan (Skanda), Lord Shiva
All Kiruthigai dates for 2023 have passed.
Kiruthigai 2024 →
All Kiruthigai Dates in 2023
| # | Date | Day | Name | Daily Calendar | Month Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-01-03 | Tuesday | Krithigai | View → | January → |
| 2 | 2023-01-30 | Monday | Krithigai | View → | January → |
| 3 | 2023-02-26 | Sunday | Krithigai | View → | February → |
| 4 | 2023-03-26 | Sunday | Krithigai | View → | March → |
| 5 | 2023-04-22 | Saturday | Krithigai | View → | April → |
| 6 | 2023-05-20 | Saturday | Krithigai | View → | May → |
| 7 | 2023-06-16 | Friday | Krithigai | View → | June → |
| 8 | 2023-07-13 | Thursday | Krithigai | View → | July → |
| 9 | 2023-08-09 | Wednesday | Krithigai | View → | August → |
| 10 | 2023-09-06 | Wednesday | Krithigai | View → | September → |
| 11 | 2023-10-03 | Tuesday | Krithigai | View → | October → |
| 12 | 2023-10-30 | Monday | Krithigai | View → | October → |
| 13 | 2023-11-27 | Monday | Karthigai Krithigai | View → | November → |
| 14 | 2023-12-24 | Sunday | Krithigai | View → | December → |
Month-by-Month – 2023
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kiruthigai are there in 2023?
There are 14 Kiruthigai days in 2023. See the complete list above.
When is the next Kiruthigai in 2023?
All Kiruthigai dates for 2023 have passed. See Kiruthigai 2024 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.