Aadi Kiruthigai Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Krittika (Pleiades) nakshatra in Tamil Aadi month (solar Karka). Lord Murugan is specially worshipped at Tiruttani, Tiruparankundram, Palani, and all six Aarupadai Veedu temples with lamp-lighting and abhishekam; considered the most sacred of the six annual Krithigai observances because Aadi Krithigai marks the period when Murugan accepted his Vel from Goddess Parvati.
Aadi Kiruthigai — FAQ
- What is Aadi Kiruthigai?
- Krittika (Pleiades) nakshatra in Tamil Aadi month (solar Karka).
- When is Aadi Kiruthigai 2026?
- In 2026, Aadi Kiruthigai falls on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Upcoming Aadi Kiruthigai Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Aadi Kiruthigai is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Friday | — | — |