Karthigai Deepam · 2026
Karthigai Deepam 2026
Karthigai Deepam falls on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Karthigai Deepam falls on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Krittika nakshatra · Karthigai 8
Tamil Nadu · Arunachala lamp festival
The local time that matters
through the dayIn London, sunrise is 7:33 AM and sunset is 4:00 PM.
The date follows Indian reckoning. The time above is calculated for the city shown, so it can differ from a calendar published in India.
The simplest way to observe Karthigai Deepam
Set aside ten quiet minutes to read about Karthigai Deepam, make a small safe offering of attention, and share one generous action.
What the day is
Karthigai Deepam is part of the wide and varied Hindu festival year. Its stories and customs differ across regions and lineages; this page keeps the familiar name first and explains the traditional context without assuming a temple nearby.
How to observe it
Choose a simple practice that is safe for your health: read, pray, light a lamp, or offer food to another person. Community observance is welcome but not required.
Community note
This falls on a Tuesday. A local community may use a different regional convention or move a public programme to the nearest weekend.
For a class
Karthigai Deepam offers a class theme of attention, meaning, and an open invitation to learn rather than perform a tradition you have not inherited.
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