Murugan festival dates
When each festival falls, what it marks, and what devotees keep ready for it. Dates follow the Tamil calendar, so they move each year.
Karthigai Deepam
கார்த்திகை தீபம்
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
The festival of lamps. Every doorway and pooja room in Tamil Nadu is lit, and the Maha Deepam is raised at Tiruvannamalai.
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Thaipusam
தைப்பூசம்
Friday, 22 January 2027
The day Parvati gave Murugan the Vel. Kavadi processions at Palani and Batu Caves draw devotees from across the world.
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Panguni Uthiram
பங்குனி உத்திரம்
Monday, 22 March 2027
The day of divine marriages, including Murugan and Deivanai. A traditional day for vows, weddings and gifting.
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Skanda Sashti
கந்த சஷ்டி
Thursday, 4 November 2027
Six days of fasting and prayer marking Murugan's victory over Surapadman — the most important Murugan festival of the Tamil year.
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Monthly observances
Masik Karthigai and Sashti recur every month. These are the next dates.
| Date | Observance | Timing | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | Krishna Shashthi | — | 2 days |
| 14 November 2026 | Shukla Shashthi | — | 16 days |
| 15 November 2026 | Kartika, Shukla Shashthi | 11:23 PM, Nov 14 – 02:00 AM, Nov 16 | 17 days |
| 15 November 2026 | Kandha Shashthi | — | 17 days |
| 29 November 2026 | Krishna Shashthi | — | 31 days |
| 14 December 2026 | Shukla Shashthi | — | 46 days |
| 15 December 2026 | Margashirsha, Shukla Shashthi | 07:15 PM, Dec 14 – 09:19 PM, Dec 15 | 47 days |
| 21 December 2026 | Masik Karthigai | — | 53 days |
Getting ready for a festival
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