Aadi Krithigai 2025: Auspicious Date, Nakshatram Timings, Rituals & Significance

Aadi Krithigai 2025: Auspicious Date, Nakshatram Timings, Rituals & Significance

The Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August) is considered one of the most sacred periods in the Tamil calendar. This month, which marks the beginning of Dakshinayana, the Sun’s southward journey, is dedicated to spiritual growth and devotion. Among the many festivals celebrated during this time, Aadi Krithigai holds special significance for devotees of Lord Muruga (Karthikeya). Falling on the Krittika Nakshatra, this day is believed to be highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Muruga, seeking blessings for courage, wisdom, and relief from obstacles.

Aadi Krithigai 2025 Date

In 2025, Aadi Krithigai will be observed on Sunday, July 20, 2025, during the holy month of Aadi. Devotees across Tamil Nadu and worldwide will celebrate this day with prayers, fasting, and special offerings to Lord Murugan.

Aadi Krithigai 2025: Krithigai Nakshatram Timings

• Nakshatram Begins: 12:37 AM, July 20, 2025
• Nakshatram Ends: 10:53 PM, July 20, 2025

Significance of Aadi Krithigai

Aadi Krithigai is celebrated to honor Lord Muruga, the divine son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, revered for his beauty, courage, and wisdom. The day also pays homage to the Karthigai Pengal (six celestial maidens), who nurtured Muruga as six infants before Goddess Parvati united them into the six-faced deity, Lord Shanmuga.

According to Skanda Purana, Muruga was born from six divine sparks from Lord Shiva’s third eye, carried by Agni and Vayu to Saravana Poigai, where the six divine children appeared. To commemorate this, every Krittika Nakshatra is considered sacred for Muruga worship.

The month of Aadi also signifies a time for introspection and spiritual awakening. Many devotees carry Kavadi to Murugan’s six sacred abodes, known as Aaru Padai Veedu, as acts of devotion and penance. Observing this day is believed to bring blessings for removing karmic burdens, resolving marital issues, and overcoming planetary afflictions, especially those caused by Mars.

Rituals of Aadi Krithigai

Devotees observe the following practices on Aadi Krithigai to seek Murugan’s grace:

• Morning Preparations: Wake up early, bathe, and clean the prayer area. Place a hexagonal rice flour bowl before Lord Murugan’s image, symbolizing purity.
• Lighting Lamps and Offerings: Light ghee lamps on either side of the deity and offer flowers, fruits, and special naivedyam (food offerings).
• Chanting Sacred Hymns: Recite “Kanda Sasti Kavasam” or “Shanmuga Kavasam” with devotion, ideally while fasting or consuming only plain water.
• Fasting: Many observe a nirjala fast (without food or water), while others consume simple, unsalted food to maintain spiritual discipline.
• Temple Visit: In the evening, devotees visit Murugan temples, offer prayers, and conclude the fast with blessings and prasadam.

Why Aadi Krithigai is Spiritually Powerful?

It combines the divine energy of the Krittika Nakshatra with the spiritual potency of Aadi month, the first month of Dakshinayana punyakalam.
Worshipping Muruga on this day is believed to remove doshas, ease planetary troubles, and bring harmony in relationships.
Devotees believe that sincere prayers on Aadi Krithigai can help fulfill wishes related to marriage, career, and family prosperity.

By following the Aadi Krithigai rituals and observing the day with devotion, devotees can connect deeply with Lord Muruga’s divine energy, bringing spiritual transformation and blessings into their lives.