Chithirai 2031
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2031 begins on Monday, 14 April 2031 and ends on 14 May 2031 (31 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi, Agni Nakshatram begins and more.
Chithirai 2031 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Monday, 14 April 2031
- EndsChithirai 31 · Wednesday, 14 May 2031
- By 14 Apr 2031 – 14 May 2031
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 2031 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.- Apr16Wed Thiruvonam · Dasami Chithirai 3 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr17Thu Avittam · Ekadasi Chithirai 4 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr18Fri Sadayam · Dwadasi Chithirai 5 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Apr20Sun Uthirattathi · Chathurdasi Chithirai 7 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May4Sun Uthiram · Dwadasi Chithirai 21 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May5Mon Hastham · Thirayodasi Chithirai 22 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May8Thu Anusham · Prathamai Chithirai 25 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Kadagam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2031 festivals and special days
- Mon 14 AprTamil New Year
- Thu 24 AprAkshaya Tritiya
- Sat 26 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
- Thu 1 MaySri Vasavi Jayanthi
- Sun 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Mon 5 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
- Tue 6 MayChitra Pournami
- Tue 6 MayBuddha Purnima
Chithirai 2031 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiMon 21 Apr
- PournamiTue 6 May
- EkadasiThu 17 Apr
- EkadasiSat 3 May
- PradoshamSat 19 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamSun 4 May6:25 – 8:49 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 27 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 23 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 10 May
- Masa ShivaratriSun 20 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamTue 15 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamTue 13 May
Chithirai 2031 Kari Naal
- Sat 19 AprChithirai 6
- Mon 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2031 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 2031: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2031 begin?
Chithirai 2031 begins on Monday, 14 April 2031 and ends on Wednesday, 14 May 2031 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2031 has 7 muhurtham days (2 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 2031?
Chithirai 2031 has 7 muhurtham days: Wed 16 Apr; Thu 17 Apr; Fri 18 Apr; Sun 20 Apr; Sun 4 May; Mon 5 May; Thu 8 May.