Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 24 November 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Karthigai Deepam is the Tamil festival of lights, predating Diwali in the region. Rows of clay lamps line homes and temples, but the spectacular sight is the giant flame lit atop Arunachala mountain at Tiruvannamalai.
Observed by: Hindus
Karthigai Deepam is next observed on 24 November 2026. The festival follows purnima of kartika — tamil festival of lights at tiruvannamalai.
Karthigai Deepam is the Tamil festival of lights, predating Diwali in the region. Rows of clay lamps line homes and temples, but the spectacular sight is the giant flame lit atop Arunachala mountain at Tiruvannamalai.
Karthigai Deepam is observed by Hindus.