Kiruthigai (Karthigai) Chicago 2026-27
By Chicago's own sunrise · local time (CT) · Thirukanitha ·
The next Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Chicago is Tuesday, 27 October 2026; krithigai star 5:09 am – 2:56 am (next day) CT.
Kiruthigai (Karthigai) Chicago 2026-27: every date
| Date | Weekday | Krithigai star | vs India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | 3:13 pm – 1:59 pm (next day) | 1 day earlier · India Thu 3 Sep |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | 9:06 pm (previous day) – 7:32 pm | Same day |
| 27 Oct 2026 Next | Tuesday | 5:09 am – 2:56 am (next day) | Same day |
| 21 Dec 2026 | Monday | 1:38 am – 11:15 pm | Same day |
| 14 Feb 2027 | Sunday | 6:07 pm (previous day) – 5:16 pm | Same day |
| 13 Mar 2027 | Saturday | 11:33 pm (previous day) – 10:53 pm | Same day |
| 9 Apr 2027 | Friday | from 6:41 am | Same day |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | 2:48 pm – 1:12 pm (next day) | 1 day earlier · India Fri 7 May |
| 3 Jun 2027 | Thursday | 12:32 am – 10:43 pm | Same day |
| 30 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | 10:31 am – 9:01 am (next day) | 1 day earlier · India Thu 1 Jul |
| 24 Aug 2027 | Tuesday | 2:07 am – 1:58 am (next day) | Same day |
| 20 Sep 2027 | Monday | 7:39 am – 7:42 am (next day) | Same day |
| 17 Oct 2027 | Sunday | 1:33 pm – 1:18 pm (next day) | 1 day earlier · India Mon 18 Oct |
| 14 Nov 2027 | Sunday | 8:22 pm (previous day) – 7:36 pm | Same day |
What is Kiruthigai (Karthigai)?
The Krithigai star day each month, a Murugan fast; Aadi, Thai and Karthigai Krithigai are the major ones.
Chicago panchangam today → · Tamil calendar USA → · Kiruthigai (Karthigai): India (Chennai) → · Festival dates abroad →
More in Chicago: Pradosham · Amavasai · Pournami · Ekadasi · Sashti Vratham · Sankatahara Chathurthi
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Frequently asked
When is the next Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Chicago?
The next Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Chicago is Tuesday, 27 October 2026; krithigai star 5:09 am – 2:56 am (next day) CT.
Why is Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Chicago on a different day from India?
The thithi or star behind Kiruthigai (Karthigai) begins and ends at the same instant worldwide, but that instant falls at a different local hour in Chicago, and Chicago's sunrise is different too. So in some months Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Chicago falls a day earlier or later than in Chennai. In this list 4 of 14 dates differ from India (for example Thu 6 May in Chicago, Fri 7 May in India). India here means the Chennai printed almanac (Vakya); Chicago dates are Thirukanitha by the local sunrise.
Which time zone are these times in?
Chicago local time (CT), daylight saving included. Check your local temple's notice too.