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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 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | January 24 |
| Wednesday | February 21 |
| Tuesday | March 20 |
| Monday | April 16 |
| Sunday | May 13 |
| Sunday | June 10 |
| Saturday | July 07 |
| Friday | August 03 |
| Friday | August 31 |
| Thursday | September 27 |
| Wednesday | October 24 |
| Tuesday | November 20 |
| Tuesday | December 18 |
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 2029 first Kathikai vrat is on 24th January followed by, 21st February, 20th March, 16th April, 13th May, 10th June, 7th July, 3rd August, 31st August, 27th September, 24th October, 20th November, and the last Kathikai date in 2029 marks on 18th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Kathikai days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.