Kiruthigai in April 2027 கிருத்திகை
Krittika Nakshatra day — Deity: Lord Murugan (Skanda), Lord Shiva
Kiruthigai Date(s) in April 2027
| Date | Day | Name | Tithi | Daily Panchangam | Monthly Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-09 Coming up | Friday | Krithigai | Tritiya (ends 1:32 AM, Apr 10) | 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 – 2027
Other Auspicious Days
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kiruthigai in April 2027?
Kiruthigai in April 2027 falls on 2027-04-09. 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.