Chithirai 2034
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2034 begins on Friday, 14 April 2034 and ends on 14 May 2034 (31 days); it has 9 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi, Sri Narasimha Jayanthi and more.
Chithirai 2034 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Friday, 14 April 2034
- EndsChithirai 31 · Sunday, 14 May 2034
- By 14 Apr 2034 – 14 May 2034
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 2034 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.- Apr14Fri Avittam · Dasami Chithirai 1 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr17Mon Uthirattathi · Chathurdasi Chithirai 4 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr23Sun Mirugasirisham · Panchami Chithirai 10 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Apr30Sun Uthiram · Dwadasi Chithirai 17 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May1Mon Hastham · Thirayodasi Chithirai 18 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May5Fri Anusham · Dwithiyai Chithirai 22 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May7Sun Moolam · Chathurthi Chithirai 24 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- May10Wed Uthiradam · Sapthami Chithirai 27 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May14Sun Uthirattathi · Ekadasi Chithirai 31 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2034 festivals and special days
- Fri 14 AprTamil New Year
- Fri 21 AprAkshaya Tritiya
- Sun 23 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
- Thu 27 AprSri Vasavi Jayanthi
- Mon 1 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
- Wed 3 MayChitra Pournami
- Wed 3 MayBuddha Purnima
- Thu 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
Chithirai 2034 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 18 Apr
- PournamiWed 3 May
- EkadasiSat 15 Apr
- EkadasiSat 29 Apr
- EkadasiSun 14 May
- PradoshamSun 16 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamSun 30 Apr6:25 – 8:49 pm
- Sashti VrathamMon 24 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 20 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 7 May
- Masa ShivaratriMon 17 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamWed 10 May
Chithirai 2034 Kari Naal
- Wed 19 AprChithirai 6
- Fri 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2034 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 2034: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2034 begin?
Chithirai 2034 begins on Friday, 14 April 2034 and ends on Sunday, 14 May 2034 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2034 has 9 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 2034?
Chithirai 2034 has 9 muhurtham days: Fri 14 Apr; Mon 17 Apr; Sun 23 Apr; Sun 30 Apr; Mon 1 May; Fri 5 May; Sun 7 May; Wed 10 May; Sun 14 May.