Chithirai 2032
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2032 begins on Wednesday, 14 April 2032 and ends on 14 May 2032 (31 days); it has 8 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Sri Rama Navami, Mahavir Jayanthi, Chitra Pournami, Agni Nakshatram begins and more.
Chithirai 2032 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Wednesday, 14 April 2032
- EndsChithirai 31 · Friday, 14 May 2032
- By 14 Apr 2032 – 14 May 2032
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 2032 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.- Apr14Wed Rohini · Chathurthi Chithirai 1 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr23Fri Uthiram · Thirayodasi Chithirai 10 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr30Fri Moolam · Panchami Chithirai 17 Muhurtham time: 5:00 – 6:00 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May2Sun Uthiradam · Sapthami Chithirai 19 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May6Thu Uthirattathi · Dwadasi Chithirai 23 Muhurtham time: 5:00 – 6:00 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May7Fri Revathi · Thirayodasi Chithirai 24 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May12Wed Mirugasirisham · Thirithiyai Chithirai 29 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May14Fri Punarpoosam · Panchami Chithirai 31 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2032 festivals and special days
- Wed 14 AprTamil New Year
- Sun 18 AprSri Rama Navami
- Fri 23 AprMahavir Jayanthi
- Sun 25 AprChitra Pournami
- Tue 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Wed 12 MayAkshaya Tritiya
- Fri 14 MaySri Sankara Jayanthi
Chithirai 2032 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSun 9 May
- PournamiSun 25 Apr
- EkadasiWed 21 Apr
- EkadasiWed 5 May
- PradoshamFri 23 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamFri 7 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
- Sashti VrathamThu 15 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 10 May
- Sankatahara ChathurthiWed 28 Apr
- Masa ShivaratriFri 7 May
- Thiruvonam VrathamSun 2 May
Chithirai 2032 Kari Naal
- Mon 19 AprChithirai 6
- Wed 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2032 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 2032: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2032 begin?
Chithirai 2032 begins on Wednesday, 14 April 2032 and ends on Friday, 14 May 2032 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2032 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 2032?
Chithirai 2032 has 8 muhurtham days: Wed 14 Apr; Fri 23 Apr; Fri 30 Apr; Sun 2 May; Thu 6 May; Fri 7 May; Wed 12 May; Fri 14 May.