Chithirai 2025
Visuvasu year · Chennai, printed almanac (Vakya)
Chithirai 2025 begins on Monday, 14 April 2025 and ends on 14 May 2025 (31 days); it has 9 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Agni Nakshatram begins, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi and more.
Chithirai 2025 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Monday, 14 April 2025
- EndsChithirai 31 · Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- By Thirukanitha14 Apr 2025 – 14 May 2025
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 2025 muhurtham dates
9 muhurtham days: 4 valarpirai (waxing), 5 theipirai (waning). Lagnam times are for Chennai.
- Apr16Wed Anusham · Thirithiyai Chithirai 3 Rishabam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- Apr18Fri Kettai · Panchami Chithirai 5 Rishabam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Not in Thirukanitha Your chandrashtamam
- Apr23Wed Avittam · Dasami Chithirai 10 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Not in Thirukanitha Your chandrashtamam
- Apr25Fri Uthirattathi · Dwadasi Chithirai 12 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Not in Thirukanitha Your chandrashtamam
- Apr30Wed Rohini · Thirithiyai Chithirai 17 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May4Sun Poosam · Sapthami Chithirai 21 Rishabam lagnam 7:30 – 8:30 am Not in Thirukanitha Your chandrashtamam
- May9Fri Hastham · Dwadasi Chithirai 26 Mesham lagnam 5:00 – 6:00 am Your chandrashtamam
- May11Sun Swathi · Chathurdasi Chithirai 28 Rishabam lagnam 7:30 – 8:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May14Wed Anusham · Dwithiyai Chithirai 31 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2025 festivals and special days
- Mon 14 AprTamil New Year
- Wed 30 AprAkshaya Tritiya
- Fri 2 MaySri Sankara Jayanthi
- Sun 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Tue 6 MaySri Vasavi Jayanthi
- Sun 11 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
- Mon 12 MayChitra Pournami
- Mon 12 MayBuddha Purnima
Chithirai 2025 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSun 27 Apr
- PournamiMon 12 May
- EkadasiThu 24 Apr
- EkadasiThu 8 May
- PradoshamFri 25 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamSat 10 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
- Sashti VrathamSat 3 May
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Tue 29 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiWed 16 Apr
- Masa ShivaratriSat 26 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 21 Apr
Chithirai 2025 Kari Naal
- Sat 19 AprChithirai 6
- Mon 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal. Kari Naal 2025: all dates →
Chithirai 2025 Vasthu Naal
- Wed 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 2025: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2025 begin?
Chithirai 2025 begins on Monday, 14 April 2025 and ends on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (31 days, Chennai printed almanac, Vakya).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2025 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 2025?
Chithirai 2025 has 9 muhurtham days: Wed 16 Apr; Fri 18 Apr; Wed 23 Apr; Fri 25 Apr; Wed 30 Apr; Sun 4 May; Fri 9 May; Sun 11 May; Wed 14 May.
Every good day and special day of Chithirai, in your own town's time, is in the Namma Calendar app.