Chithirai 2023
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2023 begins on Friday, 14 April 2023 and ends on 14 May 2023 (31 days); it has 8 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi, Agni Nakshatram begins and more.
Chithirai 2023 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Friday, 14 April 2023
- EndsChithirai 31 · Sunday, 14 May 2023
- By 14 Apr 2023 – 14 May 2023
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 2023 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.- Apr16Sun Sadayam · Ekadasi Chithirai 3 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr23Sun Rohini · Thirithiyai Chithirai 10 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr24Mon Mirugasirisham · Chathurthi Chithirai 11 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr26Wed Punarpoosam · Sashti Chithirai 13 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr27Thu Punarpoosam · Sapthami Chithirai 14 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May4Thu Chithirai · Chathurdasi Chithirai 21 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May11Thu Uthiradam · Sashti Chithirai 28 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Kadagam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May14Sun Sadayam · Navami Chithirai 31 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2023 festivals and special days
- Fri 14 AprTamil New Year
- Sun 23 AprAkshaya Tritiya
- Mon 24 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
- Sun 30 AprSri Vasavi Jayanthi
- Thu 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Thu 4 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
- Fri 5 MayChitra Pournami
- Fri 5 MayBuddha Purnima
Chithirai 2023 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiWed 19 Apr
- PournamiFri 5 May
- EkadasiSun 16 Apr
- EkadasiMon 1 May
- PradoshamMon 17 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamWed 3 May6:25 – 8:49 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 26 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sat 22 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiMon 8 May
- Masa ShivaratriTue 18 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamFri 14 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamThu 11 May
Chithirai 2023 Kari Naal
- Wed 19 AprChithirai 6
- Fri 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2023 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 2023: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2023 begin?
Chithirai 2023 begins on Friday, 14 April 2023 and ends on Sunday, 14 May 2023 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2023 has 8 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 2023?
Chithirai 2023 has 8 muhurtham days: Sun 16 Apr; Sun 23 Apr; Mon 24 Apr; Wed 26 Apr; Thu 27 Apr; Thu 4 May; Thu 11 May; Sun 14 May.