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Kathikai is a Tamil month festival celebrated with special prayers and lighting of lamps, marking the importance of light and knowledge in life.
Observed mainly in Tamil Nadu, Kathikai involves lighting rows of oil lamps in homes and temples, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. Devotees offer prayers to deities like Lord Murugan and Goddess Lakshmi during this period. It is also a time for family gatherings and spiritual reflection.
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Saturday | January 20 |
| Friday | February 16 |
| Thursday | March 14 |
| Thursday | April 11 |
| Wednesday | May 08 |
| Wednesday | June 05 |
| Tuesday | July 02 |
| Monday | July 29 |
| Sunday | August 25 |
| Sunday | September 22 |
| Saturday | October 19 |
| Saturday | November 16 |
| Friday | December 13 |
The festival emphasizes purity, prosperity, and enlightenment. Traditional rituals include singing devotional songs and preparing special dishes. Kathikai also aligns with the harvest season, celebrating nature's bounty and divine blessings.
In 2024 first Kathikai vrat is on 20th January followed by, 16th February, 14th March, 11th April, 8th May, 5th June, 2nd July, 29th July, 25th August, 22nd September, 19th October, 16th November, and the last Kathikai date in 2024 marks on 13th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Kathikai days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.