Chithirai 2020

Sarvari year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

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

Chithirai 2020 begins on Tuesday, 14 April 2020 and ends on 13 May 2020 (30 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi, Agni Nakshatram begins and more.

Chithirai 2020 start date

BeginsChithirai 1 · Tuesday, 14 April 2020
EndsChithirai 30 · Wednesday, 13 May 2020
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.14 Apr 2020 – 13 May 2020

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 2020 muhurtham dates

7 muhurtham days: 5

valarpirai

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

, 2 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 2020 festivals and special days

Tue 14 AprTamil New Year
Sun 26 AprAkshaya Tritiya
Tue 28 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
Sat 2 MaySri Vasavi Jayanthi
Mon 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
Wed 6 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
Thu 7 MayChitra Pournami
Thu 7 MayBuddha Purnima

Chithirai 2020 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiWed 22 Apr
PournamiThu 7 May
EkadasiSat 18 Apr
EkadasiSun 3 May
PradoshamMon 20 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
PradoshamTue 5 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
Sashti VrathamWed 29 Apr
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sat 25 Apr
Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 10 May
Masa ShivaratriTue 21 Apr
Thiruvonam VrathamThu 16 Apr
Thiruvonam VrathamWed 13 May

Chithirai 2020 Kari Naal

Sun 19 AprChithirai 6
Tue 28 AprChithirai 15

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

Chithirai 2020 Vasthu Naal

Thu 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 2020: more

Frequently asked

When does Chithirai 2020 begin?

Chithirai 2020 begins on Tuesday, 14 April 2020 and ends on Wednesday, 13 May 2020 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Chithirai?

Yes. Chithirai 2020 has 7 muhurtham days (5 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 2020?

Chithirai 2020 has 7 muhurtham days: Fri 17 Apr; Sun 26 Apr; Mon 27 Apr; Wed 29 Apr; Mon 4 May; Wed 6 May; Wed 13 May.