Kiruthigai (Karthigai) Colombo 2026-27
By Colombo's own sunrise · local time (SLST) · Thirukanitha ·
The next Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Colombo is Tuesday, 27 October 2026; krithigai star 3:39 pm – 1:26 pm (next day) SLST.
Kiruthigai (Karthigai) Colombo 2026-27: every date
| Date | Weekday | Krithigai star | vs India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 2026 | Thursday | 1:43 am – 12:29 am (next day) | Same day |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | 7:36 am – 6:02 am (next day) | Same day |
| 27 Oct 2026 Next | Tuesday | 3:39 pm – 1:26 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 21 Dec 2026 | Monday | 1:08 pm – 10:45 am (next day) | Same day |
| 14 Feb 2027 | Sunday | 5:37 am – 4:46 am (next day) | Same day |
| 13 Mar 2027 | Saturday | 11:03 am – 10:23 am (next day) | Same day |
| 9 Apr 2027 | Friday | 5:11 pm – 4:07 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 7 May 2027 | Friday | 1:18 am – 11:42 pm | Same day |
| 3 Jun 2027 | Thursday | 11:02 am – 9:13 am (next day) | Same day |
| 1 Jul 2027 | Thursday | 9:01 pm (previous day) – 7:31 pm | Same day |
| 24 Aug 2027 | Tuesday | 12:37 pm – 12:28 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 21 Sep 2027 | Tuesday | 6:09 pm (previous day) – 6:12 pm | 1 day later · India Mon 20 Sep |
| 18 Oct 2027 | Monday | 12:03 am – 11:48 pm | Same day |
| 14 Nov 2027 | Sunday | 7:52 am – 7:06 am (next day) | Same day |
What is Kiruthigai (Karthigai)?
The Krithigai star day each month, a Murugan fast; Aadi, Thai and Karthigai Krithigai are the major ones.
Colombo panchangam today → · Tamil calendar Sri Lanka → · Kiruthigai (Karthigai): India (Chennai) → · Festival dates abroad →
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Frequently asked
When is the next Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Colombo?
The next Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Colombo is Tuesday, 27 October 2026; krithigai star 3:39 pm – 1:26 pm (next day) SLST.
Why is Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Colombo 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 Colombo, and Colombo's sunrise is different too. So in some months Kiruthigai (Karthigai) in Colombo falls a day earlier or later than in Chennai. In this list 1 of 14 dates differ from India (for example Tue 21 Sep in Colombo, Mon 20 Sep in India). India here means the Chennai printed almanac (Vakya); Colombo dates are Thirukanitha by the local sunrise.
Which time zone are these times in?
Colombo local time (SLST), daylight saving included. Check your local temple's notice too.