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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 14 |
| Sunday | February 10 |
| Sunday | March 10 |
| Saturday | April 06 |
| Friday | May 03 |
| Friday | May 31 |
| Thursday | June 27 |
| Wednesday | July 24 |
| Tuesday | August 20 |
| Tuesday | September 17 |
| Monday | October 14 |
| Sunday | November 10 |
| Sunday | December 08 |
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 2030 first Kathikai vrat is on 14th January followed by, 10th February, 10th March, 6th April, 3rd May, 31st May, 27th June, 24th July, 20th August, 17th September, 14th October, 10th November, and the last Kathikai date in 2030 marks on 8th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Kathikai days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.