Karthigai 2016
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2016 begins on Wednesday, 16 November 2016 and ends on 15 Dec 2016 (30 days); it has 6 muhurtham days, and festivals including Bharani Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam.
Karthigai 2016 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Wednesday, 16 November 2016
- EndsKarthigai 30 · Thursday, 15 December 2016
- By 16 Nov 2016 – 15 Dec 2016
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.
Karthigai 2016 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.Karthigai: some families avoid weddings this month
- Nov20Sun Poosam · Sashti Karthigai 5 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Viruchigam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Nov27Sun Swathi · Thirayodasi Karthigai 12 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec1Thu Moolam · Dwithiyai Karthigai 16 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec4Sun Uthiradam · Panchami Karthigai 19 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec5Mon Thiruvonam · Sashti Karthigai 20 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec9Fri Revathi · Dasami Karthigai 24 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2016 festivals and special days
- Sun 11 DecBharani Deepam
- Mon 12 DecThirukarthigai Deepam
- Tue 13 DecPancharatra Deepam
Karthigai 2016 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 29 Nov
- PournamiTue 13 Dec
- EkadasiFri 25 Nov
- EkadasiSat 10 Dec
- PradoshamSat 26 Nov5:49 – 8:13 pm
- PradoshamSun 11 Dec5:53 – 8:17 pm
- Sashti VrathamMon 5 Dec
- Sankatahara ChathurthiThu 17 Nov
- Masa ShivaratriSun 27 Nov
- Thiruvonam VrathamSun 4 Dec
Karthigai 2016 Kari Naal
- Wed 16 NovKarthigai 1
- Mon 21 NovKarthigai 6
- Fri 25 NovKarthigai 10
- Fri 2 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2016 Vasthu Naal
- Wed 23 NovVasthu time 11:29 am – 12:05 pm
What Karthigai is known for
Karthigai is the month of lamps. Many begin the Sabarimala vratham by wearing the mala on Karthigai 1; on Thirukarthigai homes are lit with agal lamps and the Maha Deepam burns on Tiruvannamalai. Its Mondays are special to Shiva. Weddings are held, though some families avoid the month.
Karthigai 2016: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2016 begin?
Karthigai 2016 begins on Wednesday, 16 November 2016 and ends on Thursday, 15 December 2016 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2016 has 6 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 Karthigai 2016?
Karthigai 2016 has 6 muhurtham days: Sun 20 Nov; Sun 27 Nov; Thu 1 Dec; Sun 4 Dec; Mon 5 Dec; Fri 9 Dec.