Kiruthigai in December 2028 கிருத்திகை
Krittika Nakshatra day — Deity: Lord Murugan (Skanda), Lord Shiva
Kiruthigai Date(s) in December 2028
| Date | Day | Name | Tithi | Daily Panchangam | Monthly Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-12-01 Coming up | Friday | Krithigai | Chaturdashi (ends 6:41 AM) | Panchangam › | Monthly Calendar › |
| 2028-12-28 | Thursday | Krithigai | Dwadashi (ends 11:21 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 – 2028
Other Auspicious Days
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kiruthigai in December 2028?
Kiruthigai in December 2028 falls on 2028-12-01, 2028-12-28. 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.