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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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday | January 09 |
| Thursday | February 06 |
| Wednesday | March 05 |
| Tuesday | April 01 |
| Tuesday | April 29 |
| Monday | May 26 |
| Sunday | June 22 |
| Sunday | July 20 |
| Saturday | August 16 |
| Friday | September 12 |
| Friday | October 10 |
| Thursday | November 06 |
| Thursday | December 04 |
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 2025 first Kathikai vrat is on 9th January followed by, 6th February, 5th March, 1st April, 29th April, 26th May, 22nd June, 20th July, 16th August, 12th September, 10th October, 6th November, and the last Kathikai date in 2025 marks on 4th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Kathikai days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.