What are the Agni Nakshatram Dates in 2016?, Agni Natchathiram Dates, Agni Natchathiram 2016
Agni Nakshatram days are considered as the hottest part of the year. Kruthika star is considered as Agni Nakshatram. Devotees worship lord Muruga during this time. According to the myths, Agni deva carried the shiva Beejam that became Karthikeya to Ganga devi, who bore him and the Kruttika (star) Sisters who raised him. Lord murugan temples arrange special pujas for this period. In garbagraha of temples, priests keep vetti ver (special pot of paneer) to appease (cool down) the deity.
This year,
Agni Nakshatram Start Date is Tuesday, 3rd May 2016.
Agni Nakshatram end Date is Friday, 27th May 2016.