Kiruthigai in April 2031 கிருத்திகை
Krittika Nakshatra day — Deity: Lord Murugan (Skanda), Lord Shiva
Kiruthigai Date(s) in April 2031
| Date | Day | Name | Tithi | Daily Panchangam | Monthly Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2031-04-23 Coming up | Wednesday | Krithigai | Dwitiya (ends 12:27 AM, Apr 24) | 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 – 2031
Other Auspicious Days
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kiruthigai in April 2031?
Kiruthigai in April 2031 falls on 2031-04-23. 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.