Chithirai 2027
Plavanga year · Chennai, printed almanac (Vakya)
Chithirai 2027 begins on Wednesday, 14 April 2027 and ends on 14 May 2027 (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 2027 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Wednesday, 14 April 2027
- EndsChithirai 31 · Friday, 14 May 2027
- By Thirukanitha14 Apr 2027 – 14 May 2027
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 2027 muhurtham dates
6 muhurtham days: 3 valarpirai (waxing), 3 theipirai (waning). Lagnam times are for Chennai.
- Apr18Sun Uthiram · Dwadasi Chithirai 5 Mesham lagnam 7:30 – 8:30 am Not in Thirukanitha Your chandrashtamam
- Apr23Fri Visakam · Thirithiyai Chithirai 10 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- Apr26Mon Moolam · Panchami Chithirai 13 Mesham lagnam 6:30 – 7:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May3Mon Uthirattathi · Dwadasi Chithirai 20 Mesham lagnam 6:30 – 7:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May9Sun Mirugasirisham · Thirithiyai Chithirai 26 Mesham lagnam 6:00 – 7:00 am Your chandrashtamam
- May12Wed Poosam · Sapthami Chithirai 29 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2027 festivals and special days
- Wed 14 AprTamil New Year
- Thu 15 AprSri Rama Navami
- Mon 19 AprMahavir Jayanthi
- Tue 20 AprChitra Pournami
- Tue 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Sun 9 MayAkshaya Tritiya
- Mon 10 MaySri Sankara Jayanthi
Chithirai 2027 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiThu 6 May
- PournamiTue 20 Apr
- EkadasiSat 17 Apr
- EkadasiSun 2 May
- PradoshamSun 18 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamTue 4 May6:25 – 8:49 pm
- Sashti VrathamTue 11 May
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Fri 7 May
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 24 Apr
- Masa ShivaratriTue 4 May
- Thiruvonam VrathamThu 29 Apr
Chithirai 2027 Kari Naal
- Mon 19 AprChithirai 6
- Wed 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal. Kari Naal 2027: all dates →
Chithirai 2027 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 2027: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2027 begin?
Chithirai 2027 begins on Wednesday, 14 April 2027 and ends on Friday, 14 May 2027 (31 days, Chennai printed almanac, Vakya).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2027 has 6 muhurtham days (3 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 2027?
Chithirai 2027 has 6 muhurtham days: Sun 18 Apr; Fri 23 Apr; Mon 26 Apr; Mon 3 May; Sun 9 May; Wed 12 May.
Every good day and special day of Chithirai, in your own town's time, is in the Namma Calendar app.