Chithirai 2024

Krodhi year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

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

Chithirai 2024 begins on Sunday, 14 April 2024 and ends on 14 May 2024 (31 days); it has 8 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Sri Rama Navami, Mahavir Jayanthi, Chitra Pournami, Agni Nakshatram begins and more.

Chithirai 2024 start date

BeginsChithirai 1 · Sunday, 14 April 2024
EndsChithirai 31 · Tuesday, 14 May 2024
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.14 Apr 2024 – 13 May 2024

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 2024 muhurtham dates

8 muhurtham days: 4

valarpirai

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

, 4 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 2024 festivals and special days

Sun 14 AprTamil New Year
Wed 17 AprSri Rama Navami
Sun 21 AprMahavir Jayanthi
Tue 23 AprChitra Pournami
Sat 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
Sat 11 MayAkshaya Tritiya
Sun 12 MaySri Sankara Jayanthi

Chithirai 2024 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiTue 7 May
PournamiTue 23 Apr
EkadasiFri 19 Apr
EkadasiSat 4 May
PradoshamSun 21 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
PradoshamSun 5 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
Sashti VrathamSun 14 Apr
Sashti VrathamMon 13 May
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 8 May
Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 27 Apr
Masa ShivaratriMon 6 May
Thiruvonam VrathamWed 1 May

Chithirai 2024 Kari Naal

Fri 19 AprChithirai 6
Sun 28 AprChithirai 15

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

Chithirai 2024 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 2024: more

Frequently asked

When does Chithirai 2024 begin?

Chithirai 2024 begins on Sunday, 14 April 2024 and ends on Tuesday, 14 May 2024 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Chithirai?

Yes. Chithirai 2024 has 8 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 2024?

Chithirai 2024 has 8 muhurtham days: Mon 15 Apr; Sun 21 Apr; Mon 22 Apr; Fri 26 Apr; Fri 3 May; Sun 5 May; Mon 6 May; Mon 13 May.