Chithirai 2017

Hevilambi year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.

Chithirai 2017 begins on Friday, 14 April 2017 and ends on 14 May 2017 (31 days); it has 8 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Agni Nakshatram begins, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi and more.

Chithirai 2017 start date

BeginsChithirai 1 · Friday, 14 April 2017
EndsChithirai 31 · Sunday, 14 May 2017
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.14 Apr 2017 – 14 May 2017

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 2017 muhurtham dates

8 muhurtham days: 3

valarpirai

The 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.

, 5 theipirai (waning).

Lagnam

The sign rising in the east at that moment; ceremonies such as weddings are timed by it.

times are for Chennai.

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.

Choose your rasi to mark the days that fall in your chandrashtamam

Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.

Chithirai 2017 festivals and special days

Fri 14 AprTamil New Year
Sat 29 AprAkshaya Tritiya
Sun 30 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
Thu 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
Fri 5 MaySri Vasavi Jayanthi
Tue 9 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
Wed 10 MayChitra Pournami
Wed 10 MayBuddha Purnima

Chithirai 2017 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiWed 26 Apr
PournamiWed 10 May
EkadasiSat 22 Apr
EkadasiSat 6 May
PradoshamMon 24 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
PradoshamMon 8 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
Sashti VrathamMon 1 May
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 27 Apr
Sankatahara ChathurthiFri 14 Apr
Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 14 May
Masa ShivaratriMon 24 Apr
Thiruvonam VrathamThu 20 Apr

Chithirai 2017 Kari Naal

Wed 19 AprChithirai 6
Fri 28 AprChithirai 15

By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.

Chithirai 2017 Vasthu Naal

Sun 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 2017: more

Frequently asked

When does Chithirai 2017 begin?

Chithirai 2017 begins on Friday, 14 April 2017 and ends on Sunday, 14 May 2017 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Chithirai?

Yes. Chithirai 2017 has 8 muhurtham days (3 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 2017?

Chithirai 2017 has 8 muhurtham days: Mon 17 Apr; Fri 21 Apr; Mon 24 Apr; Sun 30 Apr; Sun 7 May; Mon 8 May; Fri 12 May; Sun 14 May.