Kiruthigai in April 2025 கிருத்திகை
Krittika Nakshatra day — Deity: Lord Murugan (Skanda), Lord Shiva
Kiruthigai Date(s) in April 2025
| Date | Day | Name | Tithi | Daily Panchangam | Monthly Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Tuesday | Krithigai | Chaturthi (ends 2:32 AM, Apr 02) | Panchangam › | Monthly Calendar › |
| 2025-04-29 | Tuesday | Krithigai | Dwitiya (ends 5:31 PM) | Panchangam › | Monthly 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.
Observances & Rituals
- Lamp lighting (vilakku)
- Murugan temple visit
- Thiruppugazh recitation
- Fasting
- Abhishekam
- Fire rituals (homam)
All Kiruthigai Dates – 2025
Other Auspicious Days
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kiruthigai in April 2025?
Kiruthigai in April 2025 falls on 2025-04-01, 2025-04-29. Calculated using the Drik (Thirukanitham) method for Chennai (IST).
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.