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Chithirai 2019

Vikari year · Chennai,
Vakya panchangamThe traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.

Chithirai 2019 begins on Sunday, 14 April 2019 and ends on 14 May 2019 (31 days); it has 9 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Mahavir Jayanthi, Chitra Pournami, Agni Nakshatram begins, Akshaya Tritiya and more.

Chithirai 2019 start date

  • BeginsChithirai 1 · Sunday, 14 April 2019
  • EndsChithirai 31 · Tuesday, 14 May 2019
  • By 14 Apr 2019 – 14 May 2019

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 2019 muhurtham dates

9 muhurtham days: 4
valarpiraiThe 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.
, 5 theipirai (waning).
LagnamThe sign rising in the east at that moment; ceremonies such as weddings are timed by it.
times are for Chennai.
Lagnamthe sign rising in the east at that hour; the muhurtham time is fixed by it.
Valarpiraithe fortnight the moon waxes after the new moon; many families prefer it for auspicious events.
Thirukanitha almanacthe 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.
Chandrashtamamthe two or three days the moon is in the eighth sign from yours; auspicious events are not fixed on them.

Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.

Chithirai 2019 festivals and special days

Chithirai 2019 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

Chithirai 2019 Kari Naal

  • Fri 19 AprChithirai 6
  • Sun 28 AprChithirai 15

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

Chithirai 2019 Vasthu Naal

  • Tue 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 2019: more

Frequently asked

When does Chithirai 2019 begin?

Chithirai 2019 begins on Sunday, 14 April 2019 and ends on Tuesday, 14 May 2019 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Chithirai?

Yes. Chithirai 2019 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 2019?

Chithirai 2019 has 9 muhurtham days: Wed 17 Apr; Thu 18 Apr; Mon 22 Apr; Fri 26 Apr; Mon 29 Apr; Thu 2 May; Fri 3 May; Wed 8 May; Fri 10 May.

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