Chithirai 2028
Keelaka year · Chennai, printed almanac (Vakya)
Chithirai 2028 begins on Friday, 14 April 2028 and ends on 14 May 2028 (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 2028 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Friday, 14 April 2028
- EndsChithirai 31 · Sunday, 14 May 2028
- By Thirukanitha14 Apr 2028 – 14 May 2028
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 2028 muhurtham dates
8 muhurtham days: 4 valarpirai (waxing), 4 theipirai (waning). Lagnam times are for Chennai.
- Apr23Sun Revathi · Chathurdasi Chithirai 10 Rishabam lagnam 7:30 – 8:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- Apr30Sun Thiruvathirai · Sashti Chithirai 17 Rishabam lagnam 7:30 – 8:30 am Not in Thirukanitha Your chandrashtamam
- May1Mon Poosam · Sapthami Chithirai 18 Mesham lagnam 6:30 – 7:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May5Fri Uthiram · Ekadasi Chithirai 22 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May7Sun Chithirai · Chathurdasi Chithirai 24 Rishabam lagnam 7:30 – 8:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May10Wed Anusham · Dwithiyai Chithirai 27 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May12Fri Moolam · Chathurthi Chithirai 29 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May14Sun Uthiradam · Sashti Chithirai 31 Rishabam lagnam 6:00 – 7:00 am Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2028 festivals and special days
- Fri 14 AprTamil New Year
- Thu 27 AprAkshaya Tritiya
- Sat 29 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
- Wed 3 MaySri Vasavi Jayanthi
- Thu 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Sun 7 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
- Mon 8 MayChitra Pournami
- Mon 8 MayBuddha Purnima
Chithirai 2028 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiMon 24 Apr
- PournamiMon 8 May
- EkadasiThu 20 Apr
- EkadasiFri 5 May
- PradoshamSat 22 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamSat 6 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 30 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 26 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiFri 12 May
- Masa ShivaratriSun 23 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 17 Apr
Chithirai 2028 Kari Naal
- Wed 19 AprChithirai 6
- Fri 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal. Kari Naal 2028: all dates →
Chithirai 2028 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 2028: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2028 begin?
Chithirai 2028 begins on Friday, 14 April 2028 and ends on Sunday, 14 May 2028 (31 days, Chennai printed almanac, Vakya).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2028 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 2028?
Chithirai 2028 has 8 muhurtham days: Sun 23 Apr; Sun 30 Apr; Mon 1 May; Fri 5 May; Sun 7 May; Wed 10 May; Fri 12 May; Sun 14 May.
Every good day and special day of Chithirai, in your own town's time, is in the Namma Calendar app.