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Mahalaya Paksham begins 2017

Mahalaya Paksham begins 2017 was on Thursday 7 September 2017 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam); by Thirukanitha it was Wednesday 6 September 2017.

Source: the thithi, star or Tamil month at Chennai sunrise (13.09°N, 80.28°E), by the Vakya almanac; the same day across Tamil Nadu · How we calculate

Chennai,
Vakya panchangamThe traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.
In India (Chennai) Thursday, 7 September 2017 Aavani 22
Other method:
ThirukanithaModern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.
gives Wednesday, 6 September 2017. Why?

Mahalaya Paksham begins 2017 in India is on Thursday, 7 September 2017. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.

Why this date?
Vakya
Thu 7 Sep · Aavani 22
Prathamai (until 12:42 pm)
Star
Poorattathi (until 2:28 pm)
Thirukanitha
Wed 6 Sep · Aavani 21
Thithi
Pournami (until 12:32 pm)
Star
Sadayam (until 12:56 pm)

The two methods place the thithi or star boundary differently, so the day moves. Follow your temple or family.

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Thursday, 7 September 2017 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).

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