Thai Krithigai 2017
Thai Krithigai 2017 was on Saturday 4 February 2017 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam); by Thirukanitha it was Sunday 5 February 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 panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow. In India (Chennai) Saturday, 4 February 2017 Thai 22
Other method: gives Sunday, 5 February 2017. Why?
Thirukanitha
Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.Thai Krithigai 2017 in India is on Saturday, 4 February 2017. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.
Why this date?
- Vakya
- Sat 4 Feb · Thai 22
- Ashtami (until 8:06 pm)
- Star
- Bharani (until 6:10 pm)
- Thirukanitha
- Sun 5 Feb · Thai 23
- Thithi
- Navami (until 6:30 pm)
- Star
- Karthigai (until 5:07 pm)
The two methods place the thithi or star boundary differently, so the day moves. Follow your temple or family.
Every year (2016 – 2036)
- 2016 Tue 19 Jan
- 2017 Sat 4 Feb Thirukanitha Sun 5 Feb
- 2018 Fri 26 Jan
- 2019 Wed 16 Jan
- 2020 Mon 3 Feb
- 2021 Sat 23 Jan
- 2022 Wed 9 Feb
- 2023 Mon 30 Jan
- 2024 Sat 20 Jan
- 2025 Thu 6 Feb
- 2026 Tue 27 Jan
- 2027 Mon 18 Jan
- 2028 Fri 4 Feb
- 2029 Wed 24 Jan
- 2030 Mon 14 Jan
- 2031 Fri 31 Jan
- 2032 Wed 21 Jan
- 2033 Mon 7 Feb
- 2034 Sat 28 Jan
- 2035 Fri 19 Jan
- 2036 Tue 5 Feb Thirukanitha Wed 6 Feb
Frequently asked
When is Thai Krithigai 2017?
Saturday, 4 February 2017 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).
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