There has been some confusion among devotees over whether Aadi Krithigai 2026 should be observed on August 6 or August 7.
The Krittika Nakshatra begins at 6:19 PM on August 6, 2026, and continues until around 5:52 PM on August 7, 2026.
Since the Nakshatra begins only in the evening on August 6 and remains for most of the following day, Friday, August 7, 2026, is considered the main day for observing Aadi Krithigai.
Devotees who wish to follow the exact Nakshatra timing can begin their prayers from the evening of August 6. However, those observing a full-day fast or visiting Murugan temples can treat August 7 as the primary Aadi Krithigai day.
Therefore, the key date to remember is August 7, 2026, while the auspicious period begins from 6:19 PM on August 6 and ends at approximately 5:52 PM on August 7.
