Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Karthigai Deepam
Karthigai Deepam 2026 is observed on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 — it follows purnima of kartika — tamil festival of lights at tiruvannamalai.
Shubh Muhurat
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.
Significance
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.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 15 November 2024 (past)
- 2025 5 November 2025 (past)
- 2026 24 November 2026
- 2027 14 November 2027
- 2028 2 November 2028
- 2029 21 November 2029
- 2030 10 November 2030
- 2031 28 November 2031
- 2032 17 November 2032
- 2033 6 November 2033
- 2034 25 November 2034
- 2035 15 November 2035
- 2036 4 November 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Karthigai Deepam 2026?
Karthigai Deepam 2026 is observed on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. The festival follows purnima of kartika — tamil festival of lights at tiruvannamalai.
What is Karthigai Deepam?
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.
Who observes Karthigai Deepam?
Karthigai Deepam is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Karthigai Deepam change every year?
Karthigai Deepam is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on purnima of kartika — tamil festival of lights at tiruvannamalai. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.