Karthigai (Kiruthigai) 2026
Karthigai (Kiruthigai) 2026 Dates – Karthigai Star Days
There are 12 days in 2026 when the moon is in Karthigai (Krittika) star at sunrise in Chennai — the days kept as Kiruthigai, sacred to Lord Murugan.
Days when the moon is in Karthigai star at sunrise.
| Kept on | Tamil date | Star until |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | Thai 15 | 9:27 AM |
| Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | Maasi 12 | 3:07 PM |
| Monday, 23 March 2026 | Panguni 9 | 8:50 PM |
| Sunday, 17 May 2026 | Vaikasi 3 | 2:32 PM |
| Saturday, 13 June 2026 | Vaikasi 30 | 1:17 AM, 14 Jun |
| Saturday, 11 July 2026 | Aani 27 | 11:04 AM |
| Friday, 7 August 2026 | Aadi 22 | 6:43 PM |
| Thursday, 3 September 2026 | Avani 18 | 12:29 AM, 4 Sep |
| Thursday, 1 October 2026 | Purattasi 15 | 6:03 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | Aippasi 11 | 1:26 PM |
| Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | Karthigai 8 | 11:25 PM |
| Tuesday, 22 December 2026 | Margazhi 7 | 10:46 AM |
Times for Chennai. Worked out from traditional astrology rules. Almanacs differ slightly in their rules — for important decisions, consult your family astrologer.