Chithirai 2018
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2018 begins on Saturday, 14 April 2018 and ends on 14 May 2018 (31 days); it has 9 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi, Sri Narasimha Jayanthi and more.
Chithirai 2018 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Saturday, 14 April 2018
- EndsChithirai 31 · Monday, 14 May 2018
- By 14 Apr 2018 – 14 May 2018
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 2018 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.- Apr20Fri Mirugasirisham · Panchami Chithirai 7 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr22Sun Punarpoosam · Sapthami Chithirai 9 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr25Wed Magam · Dasami Chithirai 12 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr27Fri Uthiram · Dwadasi Chithirai 14 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May2Wed Anusham · Dwithiyai Chithirai 19 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May4Fri Moolam · Chathurthi Chithirai 21 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May6Sun Uthiradam · Sashti Chithirai 23 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May7Mon Thiruvonam · Sapthami Chithirai 24 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May13Sun Revathi · Thirayodasi Chithirai 30 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2018 festivals and special days
- Sat 14 AprTamil New Year
- Wed 18 AprAkshaya Tritiya
- Fri 20 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
- Tue 24 AprSri Vasavi Jayanthi
- Sat 28 AprSri Narasimha Jayanthi
- Sun 29 AprChitra Pournami
- Sun 29 AprBuddha Purnima
- Fri 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
Chithirai 2018 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSun 15 Apr
- PournamiSun 29 Apr
- EkadasiThu 26 Apr
- EkadasiFri 11 May
- PradoshamFri 27 Apr6:25 – 8:49 pm
- PradoshamSun 13 May6:27 – 8:51 pm
- Sashti VrathamSat 21 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 18 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiThu 3 May
- Masa ShivaratriSat 14 Apr
- Masa ShivaratriSun 13 May
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 7 May
Chithirai 2018 Kari Naal
- Thu 19 AprChithirai 6
- Sat 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2018 Vasthu Naal
- Mon 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 2018: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2018 begin?
Chithirai 2018 begins on Saturday, 14 April 2018 and ends on Monday, 14 May 2018 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2018 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 2018?
Chithirai 2018 has 9 muhurtham days: Fri 20 Apr; Sun 22 Apr; Wed 25 Apr; Fri 27 Apr; Wed 2 May; Fri 4 May; Sun 6 May; Mon 7 May; Sun 13 May.