Karthika Masam 2026 in Singapore: Dates, Somavarams, Karthigai Deepam and Karthika Pournami Times
Karthika Masam 2026 in Singapore runs from Tuesday 10 November to Tuesday 8 December. The Somavarams are 16, 23 and 30 November and 7 December, and Karthigai Deepam and Karthika Pournami fall on Tuesday 24 November, with Purnima from 2:13 AM to 10:54 PM SGT. Full festival dates, sunset times, Tamil Karthigai Deepam context and practical tips.
Karthika Masam 2026 in Singapore runs from Tuesday 10 November to Tuesday 8 December. The Somavarams are 16, 23 and 30 November and 7 December, and Karthigai Deepam and Karthika Pournami fall on Tuesday 24 November, with Purnima from 2:13 AM to 10:54 PM SGT.
Quick answer: Karthika Masam 2026 Singapore dates are Tuesday 10 November to Tuesday 8 December 2026. The Karthika Somavarams are 16, 23 and 30 November and 7 December, and Karthigai Deepam and Karthika Pournami fall on Tuesday 24 November, with Purnima tithi from 2:13 AM to 10:54 PM SGT.
Masik Shivaratri falls on Monday 7 December, together with the last Somavaram. Devutthana Ekadashi and Ksheerabdi Dwadashi come one day later in Singapore than in India.
Please note: the Singapore dates and times in this guide are calculated by HinduTone using the Drik Panchang method. Please confirm them on Drik Panchang for Singapore. Several tithis this month change close to sunrise in Singapore, so a temple calendar may differ by one day on some dates. All times are Singapore Time (SGT).
Karthika Masam 2026 Singapore: all dates
| Event | Date in Singapore (2026) |
|---|---|
| Karthika Masam begins | Tue 10 Nov |
| Nagula Chavithi | Fri 13 Nov |
| 1st Karthika Somavaram | Mon 16 Nov |
| Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi | Sat 21 Nov |
| Ksheerabdi Dwadashi / Tulasi Vivah | Sun 22 Nov |
| 2nd Karthika Somavaram | Mon 23 Nov |
| Karthigai Deepam and Karthika Pournami | Tue 24 Nov |
| 3rd Karthika Somavaram | Mon 30 Nov |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | Fri 4 Dec |
| Masik Shivaratri and 4th (last) Karthika Somavaram | Mon 7 Dec |
| Karthika Amavasya (month ends) | Tue 8 Dec |
How Singapore differs from India
Most dates in Singapore are the same as in India. The month starts on 10 November and ends on 8 December in both places, and the Somavarams and Karthika Pournami fall on the same days.
| Event | Singapore | India |
|---|---|---|
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Sat 21 Nov | Fri 20 Nov |
| Ksheerabdi Dwadashi / Tulasi Vivah | Sun 22 Nov | Sat 21 Nov |
| Karthika Pournami | Tue 24 Nov | Tue 24 Nov |
| Masik Shivaratri | Mon 7 Dec | Mon 7 Dec |
The reason is simple. A Hindu calendar day takes the tithi that is running at local sunrise. Singapore's sunrise comes at a different moment from India's, so a tithi that is running at sunrise in India may already have ended at sunrise in Singapore, or not yet begun. Do not use India's clock times in Singapore.
The close-to-sunrise caveat
In our calculation, the tithi changes very close to sunrise in Singapore around 16 November, 17 November and 7 December. When a tithi ends only a few minutes before or after sunrise, different panchangs can place the observance on different days. This is normal and is not an error in your temple's calendar.
- For temple abhishekams and community events, follow your temple's calendar.
- For a personal fast or home puja, you can follow this guide, Drik Panchang for Singapore, or your family priest.
- If you are unsure on 7 December, remember that it is a Monday in Karthika in any case, so Shiva worship that day is always fitting.
Karthika Pournami and Karthigai Deepam: times in Singapore
| Item | Singapore (SGT) |
|---|---|
| Purnima tithi begins | Tue 24 Nov, 2:13 AM |
| Purnima tithi ends | Tue 24 Nov, 10:54 PM |
| Sunset on 23 Nov | 6:53 PM |
| Sunset on 24 Nov | 6:54 PM |
| Sunset on 9 Nov (for comparison) | 6:51 PM |
Purnima covers the whole evening of Tuesday 24 November in Singapore. So families can light the Karthigai lamps after sunset, at about 6:54 PM, while Purnima is still running. Sunset in Singapore stays close to 7 PM all month, which makes the evening lamp easy to plan after work.
Karthigai Deepam: the Tamil festival of lamps
In the Tamil calendar this month is Karthigai, and its great festival is Karthigai Deepam. Homes are lit with rows of small clay lamps (agal vilakku) at dusk. The festival is linked with the story of Shiva appearing as an endless column of fire, which neither Brahma nor Vishnu could measure. This is the Lingodbhava story.
The most famous celebration is at Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, where a great lamp, the Maha Deepam, is lit on top of the Arunachala hill. Murugan temples also celebrate the day, because the six Krittika maidens are said to have raised the infant Murugan. For more, see Karthigai Deepam 2026.
Telugu families call the month Karthika Masam and observe Karthika Pournami with lamps, Somavaram fasts and Shiva worship. Both traditions meet on the same evening in 2026.
Karthika Masam in Singapore's Hindu community
Singapore has a long-established Hindu community, most of it Tamil, with Telugu, Malayali, North Indian and other families as well. Tamil is one of Singapore's four official languages. Many of the city's Hindu temples are old and well known, and Shiva and Murugan temples usually hold special pujas for Karthigai Deepam and the Somavarams.
We do not list event times or programmes here, because they change each year. Please check your temple's website or notice board. For a list of Shiva temples, see Shiva temples for Karthika Masam 2026 in Singapore.
Home observance and practical tips
- Daily lamp: light a ghee or sesame-oil lamp at dusk, near 7 PM, through the month. In an HDB flat, place it on a metal plate away from curtains and never leave it alone.
- Somavaram: on each Monday, offer water or milk abhishekam to a Shiva linga or picture, with bilva leaves and the chant "Om Namah Shivaya". See our Karthika Somavaram 2026 Singapore guide.
- Food: many families avoid onion, garlic and non-vegetarian food during the month. See Karthika Masam rules 2026.
- Fasting and heat: Singapore is hot and humid. If you fast, drink enough water. Elders, diabetics, pregnant women, children and anyone on medicine should consult a doctor first and choose a gentle fast.
- Calling family in India: Singapore is two and a half hours ahead of India, so your 7 PM lamp is 4:30 PM in India.
Frequently asked questions
When does Karthika Masam 2026 start and end in Singapore?
By our calculation, Karthika Masam 2026 starts in Singapore on Tuesday 10 November and ends with Amavasya on Tuesday 8 December. These dates are calculated by the Drik Panchang method, so please confirm them on Drik Panchang for Singapore.
When is Karthigai Deepam 2026 in Singapore?
Karthigai Deepam and Karthika Pournami both fall on Tuesday 24 November 2026 in Singapore. Purnima tithi runs from 2:13 AM to 10:54 PM SGT that day, and sunset is at 6:54 PM, so the evening lamps are lit while Purnima is still running.
What are the Karthika Somavaram dates in Singapore?
The four Karthika Somavarams in Singapore are Monday 16 November, Monday 23 November, Monday 30 November and Monday 7 December 2026.
Why is Ekadashi a day later in Singapore than in India?
Singapore is two and a half hours ahead of India, so local sunrise comes at a different moment in the tithi. By our calculation, Devutthana Ekadashi is Saturday 21 November and Ksheerabdi Dwadashi is Sunday 22 November in Singapore, one day later than in India.
Could my temple's calendar show a different date?
Yes. Several tithis in Singapore this month change very close to sunrise, including around 16 November, 17 November and 7 December. A few minutes' difference in method can move a date by one day. Always follow your temple's calendar for temple events.
Is Masik Shivaratri on a Somavaram in Singapore?
Yes. By our calculation, Masik Shivaratri falls on Monday 7 December 2026, the last Karthika Somavaram. This is the same as in India.
Editor's note
Editor's note (6 October 2026): This guide has been restored at its original address after the earlier version was lost. The Singapore dates and times are calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method and are shown in Singapore Time. Several dates this month are close to a sunrise boundary, so please confirm them on Drik Panchang for Singapore and follow your temple's calendar for temple events. Fasting advice is general and is not medical advice.
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