# Thiruvathira 2026: Date and Rituals

> Thiruvathira is the women's festival of Kerala, kept on the Arudra star of the month of Dhanu.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/thiruvathira

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Thiruvathira is the women's festival of Kerala, kept on the Arudra star of the month of Dhanu.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Women keep a fast, bathe before dawn and dance the Thiruvathirakali around a lamp, for the long life of their husbands and for Lord Shiva's blessing.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 A bath before dawn and a fast through the day.
2. 2 Step 2 The Thiruvathirakali dance and songs.
3. 3 Step 3 A feast of the Thiruvathira puzhukku.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Shiva • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Shiva · Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥

Om Namah Shivaya

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Shiva.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra

## Fasting & Parana Guidelines

✓ Keep the fast from sunrise, with water, fruit or milk only if the fast is not strict.

✓ Avoid grain, onion, garlic and salt in the strict form of the fast.

✓ Break the fast at the time the vrat directs, after the worship.