Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Sringeri Vyasa Puja 2027 Date & Ways to Watch Live - Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Guru Purnima Vyasa Pooja

Sri Vyasa Pooja being done by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasannidhanam Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji & Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sannidhanam Sri Vidhusekara Bharati Mahaswamiji at Sringeri on July 18, 2027 (Sunday) will be most probably live telecast in Sri Sankara TV from 11.30 am forenoon

Sringeri Jagadguru will offer worship to three groups of Acharyas namely Krishna Panchaka, Vyasa Panchaka, Shankaracharya Panchaka during Vyasa Puja

For more details about the Vyasa Puja done by Sringeri Jagadguru one can see the Sringeri Peetam official website & Sringeri Peetam youtube channel
https://www.sringeri.net/
https://www.youtube.com/@sharadapeetham/streams

Live streaming, webcast, podcast, online stream of Sri Sankara TV can be seen in the official Youtube channel website
https://www.youtube.com/@SriSankara/streams

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Chaturthi Viratham This Month - August 2026 - Sathurthi Tithi Time & Date

Note: Chaturthi Tithi Timings is in Indian Standard Time (IST). Chaturthi date and time based on Tamil Panchangam

31 August 2026 - Monday - Sankatahara Sathurthi - Krishna Paksha Chaturthi - Theipirai


Chaturthi Tithi Time: 9.10 am (31-8-2026) to 7.51 am (1-9-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi starts at 9.10 am (on Monday Morning - 31-August-2026)

- Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi ends at 7.51 am (on Tuesday Morning - 1-September-2026)

Tamil Month (Solar Calendar): 31st August is Aavani Masam 14th Day (Monday) - Theipirai

Telugu / Kannada Month (Lunar Calendar): Shravana Maas - Krishna Paksha

Note:
- Krishna Paksha is dark fortnight i.e, Theipirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Pournami



14 September 2026 - Monday - Sri Vinayagar Chaturthi - Chaturthi Viratham - Shukla Paksha Chaturthi - Valarpirai


Chaturthi Tithi Time: 8.33 am (14-9-2026) to 9.15 am (15-9-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi starts at 8.33 am (on Monday Morning - 14-September-2026)

- Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi ends at 9.15 am (on Tuesday Morning - 15-September-2026)

Tamil Month (Solar Calendar): 14th September is Aavani Maasam 28th Day (Monday) - Valarpirai

Telugu / Kannada Month (Lunar Calendar): Bhadrapada / Bhadra Maas - Shukla Paksha

Note:
- Shukla Paksha is bright fortnight i.e, Valarpirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Amavasya



Next Chaturthi Dates:


29 September 2026 - Tuesday - Sankatahara Sathurthi
Chaturthi Tithi Timings: 6.59 pm (29-9-2026) to 5.01 pm (30-9-2026)
Tamil Month: Purattasi - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Bhadrapada / Bhadra - Krishna Paksha

14 October 2026 - Wednesday - Sathurthi Viratham
Chaturthi Tithi Timing: 11.34 pm (13-10-2026) to 1.11 am (15-10-2026)
Tamil Month: Puratasi - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Ashvayuja / Asvina - Shukla Paksha

29 October 2026 - Thursday - Sangadahara Chaturthi
Chaturthi Tithi Timings: 4.31 am (29-10-2026) to 2.13 am (30-10-2026)
Tamil Month: Aippasi - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Ashvayuja / Asvina - Krishna Paksha
Note: Karaka Chaturthi is on 29 October, 2026 (Thursday)

13 November 2026 - Friday - Chaturthi Viratham
Chaturthi Tithi Timing: 5.24 pm (12-11-2026) to 7.30 pm (13-11-2026)
Tamil Month: Aippasi - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Karthika - Shukla Paksha
Note: Naga Chaturthi is on 13 November, 2027 (Friday)

27 November 2026 - Friday - Sankashta Hara Chaturthi
Chaturthi Tithi Timings: 2.21 pm (27-11-2026) to 12.01 pm (28-11-2026)
Tamil Month: Karthigai - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Kartika - Krishna Paksha

13 December 2026 - Sunday - Chaturthi Viratham
Tamil Month: Karthikai - Valarpirai
Chaturthi Tithi Timing: 12.38 pm (12-12-2026) to 2.32 pm (13-12-2026)
Lunar Calendar: Margashirsa - Shukla Paksha

27 December 2026 - Sunday - Sankata Hara Sathurthi
Tamil Month: Margazhi - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Margashirsa - Krishna Paksha

11 January 2027 - Monday - Chaturthi Viratham
Tamil Month: Margazhi - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Pausa - Shukla Paksha

25 January 2027 - Monday - Sangadahara Sathurthi
Tamil Month: Thai - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Pausha - Krishna Paksha

10 February 2027 - Wednesday - Chaturthi Vratham
Tamil Month: Thai - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Magha - Shukla Paksha
Note: Varatha Chaturthi, Kuntha Chaturthi is on 10 February, 2027 (Wednesday)

24 February 2027 - Wednesday - Sangada Hara Sathurthi
Tamil Month: Masi - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Magha - Krishna Paksha

12 March 2027 - Friday - Chaturthi Vratham
Tamil Month: Masi - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Phalguna - Shukla Paksha
Note: Sri Vigna Vinayaka Chaturthi is on 12 March, 2027 (Friday)

25 March 2027 - Thursday - Sangada Hara Chaturthi
Tamil Month: Panguni Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Phalguna - Krishna Paksha

10 April 2027 - Saturday - Chaturthi Viratham
Tamil Month: Panguni - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Chaithra - Shukla Paksha
Note: Sri Lakshmi Ganesha Vratam is on 10 April, 2027 (Saturday)

24 April 2027 - Saturday - Sankatahara Sathurthi
Tamil Month: Chithirai - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Chaithra - Krishna Paksha

9 May 2027 - Sunday - Chaturthi Viratham
Tamil Month: Chithirai - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Vaishakha - Shukla Paksha

24 May 2027 - Monday - Sankatahara Sathurthi
Tamil Month: Vaikasi - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Vaishaka - Krishna Paksha

8 June 2027 - Tuesday - Chaturthi Viratham
Tamil Month: Vaikasi - Valarpirai
Telugu / Kannada (Lunar Calendar): Jyeshta - Shukla Paksha

22 June 2027 - Tuesday - Sankatahara Chathurthi
Tamil Month: Aani - Theipirai
Telugu / Kannada (Lunar Calendar): Jyeshta - Krishna Paksha

7 July 2027 - Wednesday - Chaturthi Viratham
Tamil Month: Aani - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Ashada - Shukla Paksha

22 July 2027 - Thursday - Sankashtahara Sathurthi
Tamil Month: Aadi - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Ashada - Krishna Paksha

5 August 2027 - Thursday - Chaturthi Vratham
Tamil Month: Adi - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Shravana - Shukla Paksha

20 August 2027 - Friday - Sangadahara Saturthi
Tamil Month: Aavani - Theipirai
Lunar Calendar: Shravana - Krishna Paksha

4 September 2027 - Saturday - Chaturthi Viratham - Sri Vinayagar Chaturthi
Tamil Month: Avani - Valarpirai
Lunar Calendar: Bhadrapada / Bhadra - Shukla Paksha
Note: Sri GaneshAvataram - Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated on 4 September, 2027 (Saturday)

Note:
Will update Varatha Chaturthi, Kuntha Chaturthi in around Jan, 2027 soon...
Will update Sri Vigna Vinayaka Chaturthi in around Feb, 2027 soon...

Note: Sri Lakshmi Ganesha Vratam is on 10 April, 2027 (Saturday)

Note: Durva Ganapati Vratam, Naga Chaturthi is on 16 August, 2026 (Sunday)

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Saturday, August 15, 2026

Masa Shivaratri September 2026 Date - Maasa Sivaratri Viratham This Month

9 September 2026 - Wednesday - Masa Shivaratri


Telugu / Kannada Month: Shravana Maas - Krishna Paksha

Tamil Month: September 9th is Aavani Maasam 23rd Day (Wednesday) - Theipirai

Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi Time: 12.24 pm (9-9-2026) to 10.46 am (10-9-2026)

Note:
-- Shivratri Vrata is observed on the day on when Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi thithi is there after 45 Nazhigai / Ghati (i.e., after 12 am Midnight)

Next Masa Shivaratri Dates


8 October 2026 - Thursday - Masa Sivaratri
Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Timing: 10.33 pm (8-10-2026) to 9.46 pm (9-10-2026)
Telugu / Kannada Month: Bhadrapada (Bhadra)
Tamil Month: Puratasi

7 November 2026 - Saturday - Masik Shiva Ratri
Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Timing: 11.30 am (7-11-2026) to 11.46 am (8-11-2026)
Telugu / Kannada Month: Ashwayuja / Asvina
Tamil Month: Aippasi

7 December 2026 - Monday - Masik Shivarathri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Karthika / Kartika
Tamil Month: Karthigai

5 January 2027 - Tuesday - Masa Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Margashirsa
Tamil Month: Margazhi

4 February 2027 - Thursday - Masa Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Pausha
Tamil Month: Thai

6 March 2027 - Saturday - MahaShivratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Magha
Tamil Month: Maasi

5 April 2027 - Monday - Masa Siva Ratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Phalguna
Tamil Month: Panguni

4 May 2027 - Tuesday - Masik Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Chaithra
Tamil Month: Chithirai

3 June 2027 - Thursday - Masa Shivratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Vaishakha
Tamil Month: Vaikasi

2 July 2027 - Friday - Masa Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Jyeshta
Tamil Month: Aani

31 July 2027 - Saturday - Masik Shivratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Ashadha
Tamil Month: Aadi

30 August 2027 - Monday - Masa Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Shravana
Tamil Month: Avani

- During Shivaratri special abhishekam, aarti and pujas are done for Lord Shiva. On Mahashivratri lakhs of devotees will have darshan in Dwadasha Jyotirling Mandir

- The 12 Jyotirling Mandir are 1) Somnath in Gujarat, 2) Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy, 3) Ujjain Mahakaleshwar, 4) Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, 5) Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga, 6) Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, 7) Kashi Vishwanath Mandir in Varanasi, 8) Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, 9) Rameswaram, 10) Tryambakeshwar in Nashik Maharashtra, 11) Kedarnath, 12) Dhisaneshvar - Grishneshwar

- Masik Shivaratri Vrat is observed every month on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi day. - Masik means monthly - Krishna Paksha means dark fortnight called 'Theipirai' in Tamil i.e., the fortnight that comes after Pournami / Purnima

Note: Dates of Masik Shivaratri is given above. In some parts Monthly Shivaratri Vrat is observed one day earlier or later. Timings of Chaturdashi Tithi given above are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Timings are as per Tamil Panchangam

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Pradosham August 2026 Date & Time - Prathosam This Month Dates & Timings

25 August 2026 - Tuesday - Pradosham


Tamil Month - August 25th is Aavani Maasam 8th Day (Tuesday) - Valarpirai

Shukla Paksha 'Trayodashi' Tithi Time: 7.16 am (25-8-2026) to 8.45 am (26-8-2026)

Pradosha Kalam:


Note: In Temples, special Pradosha Kaala Abhishekam, Puja, Deeparadhanai is done to Lord Shiva on the day when Trayodashi Tithi is present in the evening twilight period. Pradosham Kalam is approximately 1.5 hours before and after Sunset (total duration 3 hours). In most Temples in Tamil Nadu Pradosha Shiva Pooja is done from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm IST in the evening

8 September 2026 - Tuesday - Pradosham


Tamil Month - September 8th is Aavani Masam 22nd Day (Tuesday) - Theipirai

Krishna Paksha 'Trayodashi' Tithi Time: 2.20 pm (8-9-2026) to 12.24 pm (9-9-2026)

Next Pradosham Dates:


24 September 2026 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Puratasi - Valarpirai)

8 October 2026 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Purattasi - Theipirai)

23 October 2026 - Friday - Prathosam
(Aippasi - Valarpirai)

6 November 2026 - Friday - Prathosam
(Aipasi - Theipirai)

22 November 2026 - Sunday - Prathosam
(Karthigai - Valarpirai)

6 December 2026 - Sunday - Pradosham
(Karthigai - Theypirai)

21 December 2026 - Monday - Pradosham
(Margazhi - Valarpirai)

5 January 2027 - Tuesday - Pradhosham
(Margazhi - Teipirai)

20 January 2027 - Wednesday - Prathosam
(Thai - Valarpirai)

3 February 2027 - Wednesday - Prathosam
(Thai - Theipirai)

About Pradosham:


As per Purana, it was during Karthigai Month: Theipirai Trayodashi Tithi Pradosha Kaalam on Saturday, Lord Shiva took the 'Hala Hala Visha' (i.e., the Poison that arose while churning of Milk Ocean by Deva & Asura).

Goddess Parvati stopped the poison in the neck of Lord Shiva. The neck of Lord Shiva turned blue. From then on Lord Shiva is called as 'Nilakanda'. When Devas became happy, Lord Shiva danced in between the horns of Nandi Deva.

Hence Special Puja is done to Lord Shiva on every Trayodasi Tithi Pradosha Kalam. If Pradhosam comes on Saturday it is called as 'Sani Pradosham'.

Next Pradosham Dates:


18 February 2027 - Thursday - Pradhosam
(Maasi - Valarpirai)

5 March 2027 - Friday - Prathosam
(Masi - Theipirai)

20 March 2027 - Saturday - Sani Pradosham
(Panguni - Valarpirai)

4 April 2027 - Sunday - Prathosam
(Panguni - Theipirai)

18 April 2027 - Sunday - Pradosham
(Chithirai - Valarpirai)

4 May 2027 - Tuesday - Prathosam
(Chithirai - Theipirai)

17 May 2027 - Monday - Prathosam
(Vaikasi - Valarpirai)

2 June 2027 - Wednesday - Pradosham
(Vaikasi - Theipirai)

16 June 2027 - Wednesday - Prathosam
(Aani - Valarpirai)

1 July 2027 - Thursday - Prathosam
(Ani - Theipirai)

15 July 2027 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Aani - Valarpirai)

31 July 2027 - Saturday - Sani Pradosham
(Aadi - Theipirai)

14 August 2027 - Saturday - Sani Pradosham
(Adi - Valarpirai)

29 August 2027 - Sunday - Prathosam
(Aavani - Theipirai)

Note:

The dates of Pradosham for the year 2026-2027 given above is as per Tamil Panchangam. In some Temples Prathosam Puja might be held a day earlier or later.

In Sringeri, on the day of on Maha Pradosham: special Rudra Homam, Abhishekam, Deeparadhana are done for Sri Shakti Ganapati

During Pradosham 'Soma Sukta Pradakshinam' of Lord Shiva is done by devotees. In Temples, special Sri Rudra Abhishekam, Pujas, Deeparadhana are done for Lord Shiva and Sri Nandi Deva.

In Tamil Nadu, large number of devotees will have darshan in Madurai Sri Sundareshwarar Thirukovil, Thiruvannamalai Sri Arunachaleshwarar Thirukovil, Mylapore Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Thanjavur Sri Brihadeeshwarar Temple, Tirunelveli Sri Nellaiappar Thirukovil, Thiruvanaikaval Sri Jambukeshwarar Thirukovil and in many Lord Shiva Temples

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Ekadashi Tithi Time August 2026 - Ekadasi Viratham Date This Month

August 23, 2026 - Sunday - Smartha Ekadashi - Shukla Paksha Yegathasi - Valarpirai

August 24, 2026 - Monday - Vaishnava Ekadashi - Shukla Paksha Yegathasi - Valarpirai

Name of Ekadasi - Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

Ekadashi Tithi Time: from 3.29 am (23-8-2026) to 5.28 am (24-8-2026)

Dwadashi Tithi End Time: 7.16 am (25-8-2026)

Timings in Detail: (in Indian Standard Time IST)

- Ekadashi Tithi starts at 3.29 am (Sunday very early Morning - 23 August 2026 - )

- Ekadashi Tithi ends at 5.28 am (Monday early Morning - 24 August 2026)

- Dwadashi Tithi End Time: 7.16 am (Tuesday Morning - 25 August 2026)

-- As per Tamil Panchangam - August 23rd is Aavani Masam 6th Day (Sunday)

-- BAPS Swaminarayan, Gujarat - Ekadashi Date - August 23rd - Shravan Sud Ekadashi : Pavitran-Putrada Ekadashi



September 7, 2026 - Monday - Ekadashi - Krishna Paksha Yegathasi - Theipirai

Name of Ekadasi - Aja Ekadashi

Ekadashi Tithi Time: from 6.50 pm (6-9-2026) to 4.30 pm (7-9-2026)

Dwadashi Tithi End Time: 2.20 pm (8-9-2026)

Timings in Detail: (in Indian Standard Time IST)

- Ekadashi Tithi starts at 6.50 pm (Sunday Night - 6 September 2026)

- Ekadashi Tithi ends at 4.30 pm (Monday Evening - 7 September 2026)

- Dwadashi Tithi End Time: 2.20 pm (Tuesday Afternoon - 8 September 2026)

-- As per Tamil Panchangam - September 7th is Aavani Masam 21st Day (Monday)

-- Note: September 7th is Sarva Ekadashi (i.e., both Smartha Ekadashi and Vaishnava Ekadasi) as per one of the Tamil Panchangam

-- BAPS Swaminarayan, Gujarat - Ekadashi Date - September 7th - Monday - Shravan Vad Ekadashi : Aja Ekadashi



Next Ekadashi Dates & Names:


September 22, 2026 - Tuesday - Parivartini Ekadasi (Vamana Ekadasi / Jal Jhulni Ekadashi)
Tithi Time: 7.42 pm (21-9-2026) to 9.14 pm (22-9-2026)
-- Note: September 22nd is Sarva Ekadashi (i.e., both Smartha Ekadashi and Vaishnava Ekadasi) as per one of the Tamil Panchangam

October 6, 2026 - Tuesday - Indira Ekadashi
Tithi Time: 3.17 am (6-10-2026) to 1.22 am (7-10-2026)

October 22, 2026 - Thursday - Papankusha Ekadashi (Pashankusha Ekadasi)
Tithi Time: 11.47 am (21-10-2026) to 12.28 pm (22-10-2026)

November 5, 2026 - Thursday - Rama Ekadasi
Tithi Time: 1.41 pm (4-11-2026) to 12.30 pm (5-11-2026)

November 20, 2026 - Friday - Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadasi)
Tithi Time: 3.06 am (20-11-2026) to 2.31 am (21-11-2026)
-- Note: Nov 20th, 2026 is Kaisika Ekadasi in Tamil Nadu

December 4, 2026 - Friday - Utpanna Ekadashi (Utpatti Ekadasi)
Tithi Time: 2.29 am (4-12-2026) to 2.17 am (5-12-2026)

December 20, 2026 - Sunday - Mokshada Ekadashi
-- Note: Dec 20th, 2026 is Vaikunta Ekadashi in Srirangam, Tirupati etc

January 3, 2027 - Sunday - Saphala Ekadashi (Safala Ekadasi)

January 18, 2027 - Monday - Smartha Ekadashi
January 19, 2027 - Tuesday - Vaishnava Ekadasi - Putrada Ekadasi

February 2, 2027 - Tuesday - Shattila Ekadashi

February 17, 2027 - Wednesday - Jaya Ekadashi
-- Note: Feb 17th, 2027 is observed as Bhishma Ekadashi in South India. (Bhishma Tharpanam is done on Bhishmashtami. The immediate Ekadasi after Tarpanam is named Bhishma Ekadashi in respect of Bhishma Pitamaha)

March 4, 2027 - Thursday - Vijaya Ekadashi

March 18, 2027 - Thursday - Amalaki Ekadasi (Amalaka Ekadashi)

April 2, 2027 - Friday - Papmochani Ekadashi

April 17, 2027 - Saturday - Kamada Ekadasi

May 2, 2027 - Sunday - Varuthini Ekadashi

May 16, 2027 - Sunday - Mohini Ekadashi

June 1, 2027 - Tuesday - Apara Ekadashi

June 14, 2027 - Monday - Nirjala Ekadasi (Bhim Ekadashi)

June 30, 2027 - Wednesday - Yogini Ekadashi

July 14, 2027 - Wednesday - Devshayani Ekadasi

July 29, 2027 - Thursday - Kamika Ekadasi

August 12, 2027 - Thursday - Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

August 28, 2027 - Saturday - Aja Ekadasi

Ekadashi is the eleventh day from no-moon and full moon day. Many devotees will observe fast on Yegathasi.

Devotees will chant Vishnu Sahasranama, do Bhagavan Nama Japa, sing hymns in praise of Lord Vishnu, read Bhagavatam / Purana and perform Pujas to Lord Narayana on Ekadasi

Note: The timings of Tithi given above are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Timings are based on Tamil Panchangam

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Monday, August 10, 2026

Krithigai September 3, 2026 - Krithigai Nakshatram Time, Date - Karthigai Viratham This Month

Note: Timings in Indian Standard Time (IST) - 2026-2027 dates of Krithigai Viratham as per Tamil Panchangam is given below. In some parts Kiruthigai Vratham is observed one day earlier or later.

3 September 2026 - Thursday - Krithigai Vratham


Time: 2.16 am (3-9-2026) to 12.50 am (4-9-2026)

Tamil Month: September 3rd is Aavani Maasam 17th Day (Thursday)

Timings in Detail:

- Krithigai Nakshatram starts at 2.16 am IST (soon after Midnight on start Thursday - 3 September, 2026)

- Krithigai Nakshatram ends at 12.50 am IST (soon after Midnight on start of Friday - 4 September, 2026)

Next Krithigai Vratham Dates


30 September 2026 - Wednesday - Karthigai Vratham
Timing: 10.16 am (30-9-2026) to 8.52 am (1-10-2026)
Tamil Month: Purattasi

28 October 2026 - Wednesday - Krithikai Viratham
Timing: 6.10 pm (27-10-2026) to 4.50 pm (28-10-2026)
Tamil Month: Aippasi

24 November 2026 - Tuesday - Kiruthigai Vratam - Karthigai Deepam
Tamil Month: Karthigai

21 December 2026 - Monday - Krithikai Viratham
Tamil Month: Margazhi

18 January 2027 - Monday - Krithigai Viratam - Thai Kiruthigai
Tamil Month: Thai

14 February 2027 - Sunday - Kiruthigai Vratham
Tamil Month: Masi

13 March 2027 - Saturday - Kiruthikai Vratham
Tamil Month: Masi

10 April 2027 - Saturday - Krithigai Vrata
Tamil Month: Panguni

7 May 2027 - Friday - Karthikai Vratam
Tamil Month: Chithirai

3 June 2027 - Thursday - Karthigai Vratham
Tamil Month: Vaikasi

1 July 2027 - Thursday - Karthigai Vratham
Tamil Month: Aani

28 July 2027 - Wednesday - Kiruthigai Vratam - Aadi Krithigai
Tamil Month: Aadi

24 August 2027 - Tuesday - Kiruthigai Vratam
Tamil Month: Aavani

21 September 2027 - Tuesday - Karthigai Vratham
Tamil Month: Purattasi

Nomenclature & Significance:


- 'Krithigai' is the name of one of the 27 Nakshatras. It is also called as 'Karthigai' Natchathiram

- On Kiruthigai, devotees will observe 'Vratam' i.e, Fasting and do special Puja to Lord Muruga

- There will be 13 to 14 Karthigai Nakshatram Days in a Year. Krithigai Nakshatram days coming in Aadi, Thai, Karthigai Tamil Months are celebrated in grand manner.

- Lakhs of devotees will have darshan of Lord Subramanya in Temples. Special Abishekam, Alankaram, Puja, Deeparadhanai will be held to Moolavar & Utsavar in Lord Murugan Thirukovil

- Lord Kartikeya Utsava Murti will bless devotees in Thanga Ther, Thanga Mayil Vahanam etc in the Mada Veethis of Temple

- Karthigai Viratham is celebrated with huge devotion in all Lord Subramanya Temples in Tamilnadu especially at Arupadai Veedu Temples viz., Thiruparangundram, Tiruchendur, Palani, Tiruthani, Swamimalai, Palamuthircholai

- In Vadapalani Temple Chennai, Kiruthigai Vratam observed on the day when Karthigai Natchathiram is present in the Sayaratachai i.e., at Evening around 5 pm

- Many other famous Lord Murugan Temples in Tamil Nadu includes Kandhakottam in Chennai, Maruthamalai in Coimbatore etc

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Ashtami Navami This Month - August 20 & 21, 2026: Ashtami, Navami Time - Ashtami, Navami Date

Note: Ashtami & Navami Tithi Timings is in Indian Standard Time (IST). Ashtami & Navami Timings based on Tamil Panchangam. In some parts Masik Kalashtami & Masik Durgashtami is observed one day earlier or later than the dates mentioned here.

20 August 2026 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami - Valarpirai


- Masik Durgashtami on 20 August 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 10.07 pm (19-8-2026) to 11.40 pm (20-8-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Ashtami Tithi starts at 10.07 pm (on Wednesday Night - 19-August-2026)

- Ashtami Tithi ends at 11.40 pm (on Thursday Night - 20-August-2026)

Note:
- Shukla Paksha is bright fortnight i.e, Valarpirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Amavasya



21 August 2026 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Navami - Valarpirai


Time: 11.40 pm (20-8-2026) to 1.30 am (22-8-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Navami Tithi starts at 11.40 pm (on Thursday Night - 20-August-2026)

- Navami Tithi ends at 1.30 am (soon after Midnight on start of Saturday - 22-August-2026)

Note:
- Shukla Paksha is bright fortnight i.e, Valarpirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Amavasya



4 September 2026 - Friday - Sri Krishna Jayanthi - Janmashtami - Krishna Paksha Ashtami - Theipirai


- Masik Kalashtami on 4 September 2026 (Friday)

Time: 1.59 am (4-9-2026) to 11.38 pm (4-9-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Ashtami Tithi starts at 1.59 am (soon after Midnight on start of Friday - 4-September-2026)

- Ashtami Tithi ends at 11.38 pm (on Friday Night - 4-September-2026)

Note:
- Krishna Paksha is dark fortnight i.e, Theipirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Pournami



5 September 2026 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Navami - Theipirai


Time: 11.38 pm (4-9-2026) to 9.14 pm (5-9-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Navami Tithi starts at 11.38 pm (on Friday Night - 4-September-2026)

- Navami Tithi ends at 9.14 pm (on Saturday Night - 5-September-2026)

Note:
- Krishna Paksha is dark fortnight i.e, Theipirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Pournami



Next Ashtami & Navami Dates:


19 September 2026 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
20 September 2026 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Navami

3 October 2026 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
4 October 2026 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Navami

18 October 2026 - Sunday - Navratri Durgashtami - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
- Note: In Sringeri, there is one day gap in between Durgashtami & Mahanavami i.e., Durgashtami is on 18th Oct & Mahanavami is on 20th Oct
-- 20 October 2026 - Tuesday - Navaratri Maha Navami - Shukla Paksha Navami

2 November 2026 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
3 November 2026 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Navami

17 November 2026 - Tuesday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
18 November 2026 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Navami

1 December 2026 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
2 December 2026 - Wednesday - Krishna Paksha Navami

17 December 2026 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
18 December 2026 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Navami

31 December 2026 - Thursday - Sri Kalabhairava Ashtami - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
1 January 2027 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Navami

15 January 2027 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
16 January 2027 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Navami

29 January 2027 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
30 January 2027 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Navami

14 February 2027 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
15 February 2027 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Navami

28 February 2027 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
1 March 2027 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Navami

15 March 2027 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
16 March 2027 - Tuesday - Shukla Paksha Navami

30 March 2027 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
31 March 2027 - Wednesday - Krishna Paksha Navami

14 April 2027 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
15 April 2027 - Thursday - Sri Rama Navami - Shukla Paksha Navami

29 April 2027 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
30 April 2027 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Navami

13 May 2027 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
14 May 2027 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Navami

28 May 2027 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
29 May 2027 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Navami

11 June 2027 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
12 June 2027 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Navami

27 June 2027 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
28 June 2027 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Navami

11 July 2027 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
12 July 2027 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Navami

26 July 2027 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
27 July 2027 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Navami

9 August 2027 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
10 August 2027 - Tuesday - Shukla Paksha Navami

24 August 2027 - Tuesday - Sri Krishna Jayanthi - Janmashtami - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
26 August 2027 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Navami

8 September 2027 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Ashtami
9 September 2027 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Navami

23 September 2027 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Ashtami
24 September 2027 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Navami

Nomenclature and Significance:


- Ashtami is the eighth day from new moon and full moon day
- Krishna Paksha means dark fortnight i.e., waning phase (Moon Light Decreasing)
- Shukla Paksha means bright fortnight i.e., waxing phase (Moon Light Increasing)
- Masik means monthly - On Kalashtami special puja is done to Lord Kalabhairava
- Lord Krishna took avatar on Janmashtami
- Durgashtami is celebrated during Sharan (Shardiya) Navarathri

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