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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 |
|---|---|
| Monday | January 18 |
| Sunday | February 14 |
| Saturday | March 13 |
| Friday | April 09 |
| Friday | May 07 |
| Thursday | June 03 |
| Thursday | July 01 |
| Wednesday | July 28 |
| Tuesday | August 24 |
| Tuesday | September 21 |
| Monday | October 18 |
| Sunday | November 14 |
| Saturday | December 11 |
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 2027 first Kathikai vrat is on 18th January followed by, 14th February, 13th March, 9th April, 7th May, 3rd June, 1st July, 28th July, 24th August, 21st September, 18th October, 14th November, and the last Kathikai date in 2027 marks on 11th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Kathikai days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.