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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 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | January 27 |
| Monday | February 23 |
| Monday | March 23 |
| Sunday | April 19 |
| Saturday | May 16 |
| Saturday | June 13 |
| Friday | July 10 |
| Friday | August 07 |
| Thursday | September 03 |
| Wednesday | September 30 |
| Tuesday | October 27 |
| Tuesday | November 24 |
| Monday | December 21 |
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 2026 first Kathikai vrat is on 27th January followed by, 23rd February, 23rd March, 19th April, 16th May, 13th June, 10th July, 7th August, 3rd September, 30th September, 27th October, 24th November, and the last Kathikai date in 2026 marks on 21st December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Kathikai days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.