Karthigai Deepam 2027: Monday, 13 December 2027
Karthigai Deepam in 2027 falls on Monday, 13 December 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:54 AM – 12:36 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
Lamps are lit at dusk as Krittika nakshatra rises — the nakshatra is the timing key. The day's Abhijit Muhurat above serves daytime worship.
13 December 2027 (Monday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:54 AM – 12:36 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Karthigai Deepam celebrate?
Karthigai Deepam is the Tamil festival of lights on the day the moon meets Krittika nakshatra in the month of Karthigai. Lamps line every home at dusk, and atop Tiruvannamalai's Arunachala hill the maha deepam is lit before millions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Karthigai Deepam in 2027?
Karthigai Deepam in 2027 falls on Monday, 13 December 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Karthigai Deepam celebrate?
Karthigai Deepam is the Tamil festival of lights on the day the moon meets Krittika nakshatra in the month of Karthigai. Lamps line every home at dusk, and atop Tiruvannamalai's Arunachala hill the maha deepam is lit before millions.
What is the shubh muhurat on Karthigai Deepam 2027?
The computed windows for 13 December 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:54 AM to 12:36 PM IST. Lamps are lit at dusk as Krittika nakshatra rises — the nakshatra is the timing key. The day's Abhijit Muhurat above serves daytime worship.
Does the Karthigai Deepam date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Karthigai Deepam is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Karthigai Deepam in 2026?
Karthigai Deepam in 2026 falls on Monday, 23 November 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Karthigai Deepam 2026 page, linked below.