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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 08 |
| Friday | February 04 |
| Friday | March 03 |
| Thursday | March 30 |
| Wednesday | April 26 |
| Tuesday | May 23 |
| Tuesday | June 20 |
| Monday | July 17 |
| Sunday | August 13 |
| Sunday | September 10 |
| Saturday | October 07 |
| Friday | November 03 |
| Friday | December 01 |
| Thursday | December 28 |
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 2028 first Kathikai vrat is on 8th January followed by, 4th February, 3rd March, 30th March, 26th April, 23rd May, 20th June, 17th July, 13th August, 10th September, 7th October, 3rd November, 1st December, and the last Kathikai date in 2028 marks on 28th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Kathikai days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.