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Chithirai 2033

Pramadhisa year · Chennai,
Vakya panchangamThe traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.

Chithirai 2033 begins on Thursday, 14 April 2033 and ends on 14 May 2033 (31 days); it has 8 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Chitra Pournami, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Agni Nakshatram begins and more.

Chithirai 2033 start date

  • BeginsChithirai 1 · Thursday, 14 April 2033
  • EndsChithirai 31 · Saturday, 14 May 2033
  • By 14 Apr 2033 – 14 May 2033

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 2033 muhurtham dates

8 muhurtham days: 6
valarpiraiThe 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.
, 2 theipirai (waning).
LagnamThe sign rising in the east at that moment; ceremonies such as weddings are timed by it.
times are for Chennai.
Lagnamthe sign rising in the east at that hour; the muhurtham time is fixed by it.
Valarpiraithe fortnight the moon waxes after the new moon; many families prefer it for auspicious events.
Thirukanitha almanacthe 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.
Chandrashtamamthe two or three days the moon is in the eighth sign from yours; auspicious events are not fixed on them.

Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.

Chithirai 2033 festivals and special days

Chithirai 2033 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

Chithirai 2033 Kari Naal

  • Tue 19 AprChithirai 6
  • Thu 28 AprChithirai 15

By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.

Chithirai 2033 Vasthu Naal

  • Sat 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 2033: more

Frequently asked

When does Chithirai 2033 begin?

Chithirai 2033 begins on Thursday, 14 April 2033 and ends on Saturday, 14 May 2033 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Chithirai?

Yes. Chithirai 2033 has 8 muhurtham days (6 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 2033?

Chithirai 2033 has 8 muhurtham days: Mon 18 Apr; Mon 25 Apr; Sun 1 May; Mon 2 May; Wed 4 May; Thu 5 May; Thu 12 May; Fri 13 May.

Today's Rahu Kalam, Nalla Neram and panchangam