What is the importance of Shasti?
Shasti is an observance often celebrated as a special day in the Hindu culture. It is dedicated to the Goddess Shasti, who provides protection from evil powers and tragedy. The day is considered very auspicious for prayers and performing religious ceremonies that seek to ward off negative influences from life. Additionally, it marks a period of joyous celebration with friends and family gathering together for social events. This could include festivities such as singing songs, playing traditional music, dancing or feasting on special foods prepared specifically for this important occasion.
What is the importance of Shasti viratham?
Shasti Viradham is an important ritual in the Hindu tradition, observed especially by South Indians to invoke blessings from Lord Subramanyan. It is said that observing this vrat will make you courageous and fearless. Shasti viradham also gives peace and prosperity for those who observe it with a true heart. Families usually conduct shasthi pooja with much devotion during which devotees light oil lamps as offering to God. Additionally, fasts, special puja’s, rituals are performed on this day dedicated to Lord Muruga.
What is the importance of Kiruthigai?
Kiruthigai is an important day in Hindu culture and tradition as it marks the birthday of one of the three major poet-saints, Thirujnana Sambandar. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva on this day will bring good fortune, prosperity and health for all family members. It is also observed by Tamilians around the world as a day to remember and follow the principles prescribed by these three great poets. Various functions are held throughout India to celebrate this auspicious occasion with traditional dance performances, devotional songs, reciting Vedic hymns and offering prayers to Lord Shiva at local temples or home shrines.
Krithigai in 2023 January
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Krithigai January 2023
| January Karthigai Date | 3.1.2023 | 30.1.2023 |
| January Karthigai Day | Tuesday | Monday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Markazhi 19 | Thai 16 |
Sashti January 2023
| January Sashti Date | 12.1.2023 | 13.1.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 1.34 PM | 2.22 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Thursday | Friday |
Sashti Viratham January 2023
| January Sashti Viratham Date | 26.1.2023 | 27.1.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 4.36 PM | 3.23 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Thursday | Friday |
Krithigai in 2023 February
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Krithigai February 2023
| February Karthigai Date | 26.2.2023 |
| February Karthigai Day | Sunday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Maasi 14 |
Sashti February 2023
| February Sashti Date | 11.2.2023 | 12.2.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 6.07 AM | 5.45 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Saturday | Sunday |
Sashti Viratham February 2023
| February Sashti Viratham Date | 25.2.2023 | 26.2.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 5.13 AM | 5.20 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Saturday | Sunday |
Krithigai in 2023 March
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Krithigai March 2023
| March Karthigai Date | 25.3.2023 |
| March Karthigai Day | Saturday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Panguni 11 |
Sashti March 2023
| March Sashti Date | 12.3.2023 | 13.3.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 7.47 PM | 6.32 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Sunday | Monday |
Sashti Viratham March 2023
| March Sashti Viratham Date | 26.3.2023 | 27.3.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 8.01 PM | 8.42 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Sunday | Monday |
Krithigai in 2023 April
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Krithigai April 2023
| April Karthigai Date | 22.4.2023 |
| April Karthigai Day | Saturday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Chithirai 09 |
Sashti April 2023
| April Sashti Date | 11.4.2023 | 12.4.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 6.49 AM | 4.03 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Tuesday | Wednesday |
Sashti Viratham April 2023
| April Sashti Viratham Date | 25.4.2023 | 26.4.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 11.20 AM | 12.54 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Tuesday | Wednesday |
Krithigai in 2023 May
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Krithigai May 2023
| May Karthigai Date | 19.5.2023 |
| May Karthigai Day | Friday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Vaikasi 05 |
Sashti May 2023
| May Sashti Date | 10.5.2023 | 11.5.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 3.38 PM | 1.18 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Wednesday | Thursday |
Sashti Viratham May 2023
| May Sashti Viratham Date | 25.5.2023 | 26.5.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 3.08 AM | 5.04 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Thursday | Friday |
Krithigai in 2023 June
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Krithigai June 2023
| June Karthigai Date | 15.6.2023 |
| June Karthigai Day | Thursday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Vaikasi 32 |
Sashti June 2023
| June Sashti Date | 8.6.2023 | 9.6.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 11.03 PM | 8.36 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Thursday | Friday |
Sashti Viratham June 2023
| June Sashti Viratham Date | 23.6.2023 | 24.6.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 6.44 PM | 8.32 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Friday | Saturday |
Krithigai in 2023 July
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Krithigai July 2023
| July Karthigai Date | 13.7.2023 |
| July Karthigai Day | Thursday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Aani 28 |
Sashti July 2023
| July Sashti Date | 8.7.2023 | 9.7.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 6.02 AM | 3.48 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Saturday | Sunday |
Sashti Viratham July 2023
| July Sashti Viratham Date | 23.7.2023 | 24.7.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 9.30 AM | 10.38 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Sunday | Monday |
Krithigai in 2023 August
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Krithigai August 2023
| August Karthigai Date | 9.8.2023 |
| August Karthigai Day | Wednesday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Aadi 24 |
Sashti August 2023
| August Sashti Date | 6.8.2023 | 7.8.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 1.33 PM | 11.48 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Sunday | Monday |
Sashti Viratham August 2023
| August Sashti Viratham Date | 21.8.2023 | 22.8.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 11.04 PM | 11.17 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Monday | Tuesday |
Krithigai in 2023 September
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Krithigai September 2023
| September Karthigai Date | 5.9.2023 |
| September Karthigai Day | Tuesday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Aavani 19 |
Sashti September 2023
| September Sashti Date | 4.9.2023 | 5.9.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 10.34 PM | 9.37 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Monday | Tuesday |
Sashti Viratham September 2023
| September Sashti Viratham Date | 20.9.2023 | 21.9.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 11.30 AM | 10.46 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Wednesday | Thursday |
Krithigai in 2023 October
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Krithigai October 2023
| October Karthigai Date | 3.10.2023 | 30.10.2023 |
| October Karthigai Day | Tuesday | Monday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Puratasi 16 | Aippasi 13 |
Sashti October 2023
| October Sashti Date | 4.10.2023 | 5.10.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 10.02 AM | 10.04 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Wednesday | Thursday |
Sashti Viratham October 2023
| October Sashti Viratham Date | 19.10.2023 | 20.10.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 10.59 PM | 9.27 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Thursday | Friday |
Krithigai in 2023 November
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Krithigai November 2023
| November Karthigai Date | 26.11.2023 |
| November Karthigai Day | Sunday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Karthigai 10 |
Sashti November 2023
| November Sashti Date | 3.11.2023 | 4.11.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 12.32 AM | 1.37 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Friday | Saturday |
Sashti Viratham November 2023
| November Sashti Viratham Date | 18.11.2023 | 19.11.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 9.57 AM | 7.52 AM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Saturday | Sunday |
Krithigai in 2023 December
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Krithigai December 2023
| December Karthigai Date | 24.12.2023 |
| December Karthigai Day | Sunday |
| Karthigai Tamil Date | Margazhi 08 |
Sashti December 2023
| December Sashti Date | 2.12.2023 | 3.12.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 6.00 PM | 7.52 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Saturday | Sunday |
Sashti Viratham December 2023
| December Sashti Viratham Date | 17.12.2023 | 18.12.2023 |
| Starting & Ending Time | 8.29 PM | 6.09 PM |
| Starting & Ending Day | Sunday | Monday |