Agni Nakshatram (Season of the Fire Star)
2026년 5월 5일 — 2026년 5월 28일
이 축제에 대하여
Agni Nakshatram (May 5–28, 2026) is a 24-day period in South Indian tradition when the Sun passes through the Krittika nakshatra, intensifying heat and fire energy across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Devotees observe specific dietary rules, perform Agni-related rituals, and seek divine protection from the intense summer heat.
✨ 주요 의의
- South India summer season ritual
- Krittika nakshatra
- Agni puja
- cooling diet
- fire protection
- Tamil seasonal tradition
🙏 축하하는 방법
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: South India summer season ritual.
- Include: Krittika nakshatra.
- Include: Agni puja.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
May 안내
Tapasya, devotion, and balanced living in warmer season.
- Hydration and mindful fasting
- Scripture listening and bhajan
- Support community and pilgrims
📝 상세 노트
Agni Nakshatram 2026 runs from approximately May 5 to May 28 (verify exact dates with Tamil panchangam — begins when the Sun enters Krittika nakshatra). This period is called 'Agni Nakshatram' (fire star season) because the Sun's heat during these 24 days is at its most intense in South India, capable of causing sunstroke, dehydration, and crop damage. Traditional observances: (1) Dietary rules: Avoid spicy, oily, and fried foods. Consume cooling foods — tender coconut water, buttermilk (moru), raw mango (maanga pachadi), neem flowers, cucumber, watermelon. (2) Agni puja: Light Agni homam at home at dawn — offer ghee, sesame, barley, and white sandalwood into sacred fire while chanting the Agni Gayatri: 'Om Mahajwalaya Vidmahe, Agnidevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Agni Prachodayat.' (3) Temple rituals: Murugan and Subrahmanya temples in Tamil Nadu conduct special cooling abhishekam of the deity with sandalwood paste, rose water, and milk during this period. (4) Remedies: Donate umbrellas, earthen water pots (matka), and buttermilk to the needy. Serve water to birds. Wear white or light-colored cotton clothes. This tradition is specific to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Andhra Pradesh.