Chithirai 2036
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Chithirai 2036 begins on Monday, 14 April 2036 and ends on 14 May 2036 (31 days); it has 8 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Agni Nakshatram begins, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi and more.
Chithirai 2036 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Monday, 14 April 2036
- EndsChithirai 31 · Wednesday, 14 May 2036
- By 14 Apr 2036 – 14 May 2036
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 2036 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.- Apr14Mon Anusham · Chathurthi Chithirai 1 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr21Mon Avittam · Dasami Chithirai 8 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr24Thu Uthirattathi · Thirayodasi Chithirai 11 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr25Fri Revathi · Chathurdasi Chithirai 12 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Apr30Wed Mirugasirisham · Chathurthi Chithirai 17 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May2Fri Punarpoosam · Sapthami Chithirai 19 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May8Thu Chithirai · Thirayodasi Chithirai 25 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:00 am · Kadagam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May9Fri Swathi · Chathurdasi Chithirai 26 Muhurtham time: 5:00 – 6:00 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2036 festivals and special days
- Mon 14 AprTamil New Year
- Tue 29 AprAkshaya Tritiya
- Wed 30 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
- Sun 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
- Mon 5 MaySri Vasavi Jayanthi
- Thu 8 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
- Fri 9 MayChitra Pournami
- Sat 10 MayBuddha Purnima
Chithirai 2036 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSat 26 Apr
- PournamiFri 9 May
- EkadasiTue 22 Apr
- EkadasiTue 6 May
- PradoshamWed 23 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamWed 7 May6:26 – 8:50 pm
- Sashti VrathamThu 1 May
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sun 27 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiMon 14 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 13 May
- Masa ShivaratriThu 24 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamSat 19 Apr
Chithirai 2036 Kari Naal
- Sat 19 AprChithirai 6
- Mon 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Chithirai 2036 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 2036: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2036 begin?
Chithirai 2036 begins on Monday, 14 April 2036 and ends on Wednesday, 14 May 2036 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2036 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 2036?
Chithirai 2036 has 8 muhurtham days: Mon 14 Apr; Mon 21 Apr; Thu 24 Apr; Fri 25 Apr; Wed 30 Apr; Fri 2 May; Thu 8 May; Fri 9 May.