Chithirai 2029
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2029 begins on Saturday, 14 April 2029 and ends on 14 May 2029 (31 days); it has 8 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Chitra Pournami, Agni Nakshatram begins.
Chithirai 2029 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Saturday, 14 April 2029
- EndsChithirai 31 · Monday, 14 May 2029
- By 14 Apr 2029 – 14 May 2029
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 2029 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.- Apr18Wed Rohini · Chathurthi Chithirai 5 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr26Thu Uthiram · Thirayodasi Chithirai 13 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Apr27Fri Hastham · Chathurdasi Chithirai 14 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr30Mon Anusham · Dwithiyai Chithirai 17 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May4Fri Uthiradam · Sashti Chithirai 21 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May9Wed Uthirattathi · Ekadasi Chithirai 26 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May10Thu Uthirattathi · Dwadasi Chithirai 27 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Kadagam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May11Fri Revathi · Thirayodasi Chithirai 28 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2029 festivals and special days
- Sat 14 AprTamil New Year
- Sat 28 AprChitra Pournami
- Fri 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
Chithirai 2029 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSun 13 May
- PournamiSat 28 Apr
- EkadasiTue 24 Apr
- EkadasiWed 9 May
- PradoshamThu 26 Apr6:25 – 8:49 pm
- PradoshamThu 10 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
- Sashti VrathamThu 19 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 16 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sun 13 May – Mon 14 May
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 1 May
- Masa ShivaratriFri 11 May
- Thiruvonam VrathamSat 5 May
Chithirai 2029 Kari Naal
- Thu 19 AprChithirai 6
- Sat 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2029 Vasthu Naal
- Mon 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 2029: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2029 begin?
Chithirai 2029 begins on Saturday, 14 April 2029 and ends on Monday, 14 May 2029 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2029 has 8 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 2029?
Chithirai 2029 has 8 muhurtham days: Wed 18 Apr; Thu 26 Apr; Fri 27 Apr; Mon 30 Apr; Fri 4 May; Wed 9 May; Thu 10 May; Fri 11 May.