Chithirai 2021
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2021 begins on Wednesday, 14 April 2021 and ends on 14 May 2021 (31 days); it has 6 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Sri Rama Navami, Mahavir Jayanthi, Chitra Pournami, Agni Nakshatram begins and more.
Chithirai 2021 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Wednesday, 14 April 2021
- EndsChithirai 31 · Friday, 14 May 2021
- By 14 Apr 2021 – 14 May 2021
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 2021 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.- Apr22Thu Magam · Dasami Chithirai 9 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Apr25Sun Hastham · Thirayodasi Chithirai 12 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr26Mon Chithirai · Chathurdasi Chithirai 13 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr29Thu Anusham · Thirithiyai Chithirai 16 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May9Sun Revathi · Thirayodasi Chithirai 26 Muhurtham time: 8:00 – 9:00 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May14Fri Mirugasirisham · Thirithiyai Chithirai 31 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2021 festivals and special days
- Wed 14 AprTamil New Year
- Wed 21 AprSri Rama Navami
- Sun 25 AprMahavir Jayanthi
- Mon 26 AprChitra Pournami
- Tue 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Fri 14 MayAkshaya Tritiya
Chithirai 2021 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 11 May
- PournamiMon 26 Apr
- EkadasiFri 23 Apr
- EkadasiFri 7 May
- PradoshamSat 24 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamSun 9 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 18 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 14 Apr – Thu 15 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 12 May
- Sankatahara ChathurthiFri 30 Apr
- Masa ShivaratriSun 9 May – Mon 10 May
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 3 May
Chithirai 2021 Kari Naal
- Mon 19 AprChithirai 6
- Wed 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2021 Vasthu Naal
- Fri 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 2021: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2021 begin?
Chithirai 2021 begins on Wednesday, 14 April 2021 and ends on Friday, 14 May 2021 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2021 has 6 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 2021?
Chithirai 2021 has 6 muhurtham days: Thu 22 Apr; Sun 25 Apr; Mon 26 Apr; Thu 29 Apr; Sun 9 May; Fri 14 May.