Kirthigai natchathiram of the Tamil month of Aadi is dedicated to Lord Muruga (Karthikeya / Subramanya), son of Shiva and Parvathi. The festival celebrated on this day is known as Aadi Kaarthigai also spelled Aadi Kiruthigai or Aadi Krithikai. It is predominantly a Tamil festival popular among the Tamil population.
Aadi Kirthigai 2022 is on July 23, Saturday
There are also two major festivals in Aadi month, Aadi Pooram on August 01, Monday, and Aadi Perukku, which takes place on August 03, Wednesday.
Karthigai or Karthikai nakshatra comes every month and such days are
marked by special pujas and rituals at all Lord Murugan temples.
However, the Karthigai nakshatram of Aadi month receives special
interest and is considered highly auspicious, because, the Sun starts
its southward journey on Karka Sankranti ie., July 16. This marks the
end of uttarayana period and the beginning of dakshinayana punyakalam.
The
events of Lord Muruga's birth is elaborated in the Skanda Purana, where
it is said that Lord Shiva created Muruga from his Third eye in the
form of six flames. These flames in the form of babies were raised by
six celestial nymphs or maidens known as 'Karthigai Pengal' at Saravana
poikai. Lord Murugan was merged into one of these six children by
Goddess Parvathi.
As reward for their selfless service, the
divine duo - Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, blessed the Karthigai
Pengal with immortality. Also, worshiping them will be seen as
worshiping Lord Murugan himself. Thus, by honoring Karthikai star one is
honoring Lord Karthikaya as well.
Special poojas and abhishekams
are held at all Lord Murugan temples on the day of Aadi Kirthigai.
Elaborate functions and special poojas are conducted at Palani,
Thiruttani, Swamimalai, Thiruparangundram, Tiruchendur and
Palamuthircholai. Lord Murugan is considered to dwell in these six
temples, called Aaru padai veedu (six houses). Thousands of devotees
visit these temples during Aadi Kirthikai. Pilgrims throng the
Thiruthani Sri Subramanya Swamy temple and offer Kavadi for Lord
Murugan.
Important Timings On Aadi Kirthigai
Sunrise July 23, 2022 5:57 AM
Sunset July 23, 2022 7:09 PM
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