Monthly Karthigai Viratham is observed when Karthigai Nakshatra (birth star) fall in a month. It is dedicated to Muruga. Below is the Krithigai Vratham dates in 2021 dates. The puja is performed by lighting a ghee lamp made out of flour and jaggery. Incense sticks, aarti, fruit, turmeric, milk and bhasma are offered to Lord Muruga. Prayers like Subrahmanya Kavacham and Kanda Sashti Kavacham are chanted. The fast is performed from sunrise to sunset.
Krithigai Vratham 2021 Dates
January 23
February 19
March 18
April 15
May 12
June 8
July 6
August 2
August 29
September 26
October 23
November 19
December 17