Karthigai Deepam 2026
Karthigai Deepam 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
Karthigai Deepam 2026 date in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | — |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | — |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | — |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | — |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | — |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | — |
| Varanasi | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | — |
About Karthigai Deepam
Karthika Deepam or Thrikarthika, is a Hindu festival of lights. It is mainly observed by Tamils and Malayalis in India, Sri Lanka and other regions with significant Tamil diaspora. It is celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil calendar month of Karthigai coinciding with nakshatra of Kṛttikā, and falls on the Gregorian month of November or December. Though it corresponds to the Kartik Purnima, it falls on a different day due to the correction of equinoxes in the Tamil calendar.
History
One of the earliest references to the festival is found in the Tamil anthology Akanaṉūṟu, dating back to the Sangam period. The festival is referred in songs of poetess Avvaiyar. The festival is also referred in the Sangam literature as Peruviḻa.
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Questions people ask
When is Karthigai Deepam in 2026?
Karthigai Deepam is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Karthigai Deepam celebrated?
Karthika Deepam or Thrikarthika, is a Hindu festival of lights. It is mainly observed by Tamils and Malayalis in India, Sri Lanka and other regions with significant Tamil diaspora.
Other years: Karthigai Deepam 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate