Chithirai 2016
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2016 begins on Thursday, 14 April 2016 and ends on 13 May 2016 (30 days); it has 9 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Sri Rama Navami, Mahavir Jayanthi, Chitra Pournami, Agni Nakshatram begins and more.
Chithirai 2016 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Thursday, 14 April 2016
- EndsChithirai 30 · Friday, 13 May 2016
- By 14 Apr 2016 – 13 May 2016
The month begins with the Sun's entry into the next sign. Vakya and Thirukanitha reckon that moment slightly differently, so for some months the first day differs by one.
Chithirai 2016 muhurtham dates
valarpirai
The 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.Lagnam
The sign rising in the east at that moment; ceremonies such as weddings are timed by it.Lagnam
the sign rising in the east at that hour; the muhurtham time is fixed by it.Valarpirai
the fortnight the moon waxes after the new moon; many families prefer it for auspicious events.Thirukanitha almanac
the almanac worked from the moon's true position. This list follows the Vakya panchangam; if a day is not in the Thirukanitha almanac, ask your astrologer.Chandrashtamam
the two or three days the moon is in the eighth sign from yours; auspicious events are not fixed on them.- Apr25Mon Anusham · Thirithiyai Chithirai 12 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr29Fri Uthiradam · Sapthami Chithirai 16 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May2Mon Sadayam · Dasami Chithirai 19 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May4Wed Uthirattathi · Dwadasi Chithirai 21 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May5Thu Revathi · Thirayodasi Chithirai 22 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Kadagam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May8Sun Karthigai · Dwithiyai Chithirai 25 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May9Mon Mirugasirisham · Thirithiyai Chithirai 26 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May11Wed Punarpoosam · Panchami Chithirai 28 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May12Thu Poosam · Sashti Chithirai 29 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Kadagam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2016 festivals and special days
- Thu 14 AprTamil New Year
- Fri 15 AprSri Rama Navami
- Tue 19 AprMahavir Jayanthi
- Thu 21 AprChitra Pournami
- Wed 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Mon 9 MayAkshaya Tritiya
- Wed 11 MaySri Sankara Jayanthi
Chithirai 2016 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiFri 6 May
- PournamiThu 21 Apr
- EkadasiSun 17 Apr
- EkadasiTue 3 May
- PradoshamTue 19 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamWed 4 May6:25 – 8:49 pm
- Sashti VrathamThu 12 May
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sat 7 May
- Sankatahara ChathurthiMon 25 Apr
- Masa ShivaratriThu 5 May
- Thiruvonam VrathamFri 29 Apr
Chithirai 2016 Kari Naal
- Tue 19 AprChithirai 6
- Thu 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2016 Vasthu Naal
- Sat 23 AprVasthu time 8:54 – 9:30 am
What Chithirai is known for
Chithirai opens the Tamil year with Puthandu, and Madurai's Chithirai festival, the Meenakshi Thirukalyanam and Kallazhagar's entry into the Vaigai fall in it. Most families count it a good month for weddings and house-warmings; some put off starting construction during the Agni Nakshatram heat.
Chithirai 2016: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2016 begin?
Chithirai 2016 begins on Thursday, 14 April 2016 and ends on Friday, 13 May 2016 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2016 has 9 muhurtham days (4 in the waxing fortnight). Customs vary between families and places; confirm the final date with your family astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Chithirai 2016?
Chithirai 2016 has 9 muhurtham days: Mon 25 Apr; Fri 29 Apr; Mon 2 May; Wed 4 May; Thu 5 May; Sun 8 May; Mon 9 May; Wed 11 May; Thu 12 May.