⭐ Krittika Vratam
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⭐🗓 Saturday, January 3, 2099
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06:46:55
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⭐🗓 Friday, February 27, 2099
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06:37:53
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01:53:09
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02:59:48
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06:36:49
⭐🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2099
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06:21:18
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07:38:47
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06:19:59
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08:58:23
⭐🗓 Wednesday, April 22, 2099
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06:04:41
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13:28:51
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06:03:39
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14:34:20
⭐🗓 Wednesday, May 20, 2099
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05:54:37
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20:30:00
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21:14:51
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05:54:18
⭐🗓 Tuesday, June 16, 2099
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05:54:57
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04:49:10
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05:26:50
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05:55:18
⭐🗓 Monday, July 13, 2099
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06:01:40
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13:42:52
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06:02:14
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14:35:06
⭐🗓 Monday, August 10, 2099
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06:07:56
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22:07:10
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23:30:20
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06:08:13
⭐🗓 Sunday, September 6, 2099
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06:09:49
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05:16:21
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Sep 7
07:09:50
⭐🗓 Saturday, October 3, 2099
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11:16:41
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06:10:05
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Oct 4
13:21:35
⭐🗓 Friday, October 30, 2099
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06:13:34
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17:07:28
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06:14:06
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Oct 31
19:01:32
⭐🗓 Friday, November 27, 2099
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06:24:32
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Nov 26
23:56:41
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01:33:46
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Nov 28
06:25:34
⭐🗓 Thursday, December 24, 2099
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06:38:50
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06:39:47
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09:40:23
About
Krittika Vratam is a monthly observance dedicated to Lord Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya, Subramanya), celebrated on the day Krittika Nakshatra prevails. Because the Moon transits Krittika roughly every 27-28 days, this vratam recurs about thirteen times a year.
Krittika Nakshatra, ruled by the fire-god Agni, is closely linked to Kartikeya's own birth story: he was raised by the six Krittika mothers (the Pleiades), which is why he is also known as Shanmukha ("six-faced"). Devotees observe a fast on this day and offer prayers to Murugan seeking courage, protection from obstacles, and spiritual growth. Many temples dedicated to Murugan hold special abhishekams and poojas on Krittika days.
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Lord Skanda / Murugan
Son of Shiva and Parvati, commander of the devas' armies, closely associated with Krittika Nakshatra through his birth story.
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Krittika Nakshatra
Ruled by Agni, represented by a flame or razor; among the most auspicious nakshatras for worship of Kartikeya.
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Monthly Recurrence
Recurs roughly every 27-28 days as the Moon transits Krittika Nakshatra -- about thirteen times a year.
Mantras
ॐ शरवणभवाय नमः॥
Oṃ Śaravaṇabhavāya Namaḥ
Traditional Kartikeya/Skanda mantra
ॐ कार्तिकेयाय नमः॥
Oṃ Kārtikeyāya Namaḥ
Traditional Kartikeya/Skanda mantra
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महासेनाय धीमहि तन्नो स्कन्दः प्रचोदयात्॥
Oṃ Tatpuruṣāya Vidmahe Mahāsenāya Dhīmahi Tanno Skandaḥ Pracodayāt
Skanda Gayatri Mantra
See the Subramanyam Shashti page for the full 5-mantra set (Subrahmanya Pancharatna Stotram, Sri Shanmukha Pancharatna Stuti).
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