Karthigai 2017
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2017 begins on Friday, 17 November 2017 and ends on 15 Dec 2017 (29 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Bharani Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam.
Karthigai 2017 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Friday, 17 November 2017
- EndsKarthigai 29 · Friday, 15 December 2017
- By 16 Nov 2017 – 15 Dec 2017Starts on a different day
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 2017 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
- Nov23Thu Uthiradam · Panchami Karthigai 7 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov29Wed Uthirattathi · Ekadasi Karthigai 13 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov30Thu Revathi · Dwadasi Karthigai 14 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec6Wed Punarpoosam · Thirithiyai Karthigai 20 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec7Thu Poosam · Chathurthi Karthigai 21 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:00 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec13Wed Chithirai · Ekadasi Karthigai 27 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec14Thu Swathi · Ekadasi Karthigai 28 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2017 festivals and special days
- Fri 1 DecBharani Deepam
- Sat 2 DecThirukarthigai Deepam
- Sun 3 DecPancharatra Deepam
Karthigai 2017 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSat 18 Nov
- PournamiSun 3 Dec
- EkadasiWed 29 Nov
- EkadasiWed 13 Dec
- PradoshamFri 1 Dec5:50 – 8:14 pm
- PradoshamFri 15 Dec5:55 – 8:19 pm
- Sashti VrathamFri 24 Nov
- Sankatahara ChathurthiWed 6 Dec
- Thiruvonam VrathamFri 24 Nov
Karthigai 2017 Kari Naal
- Fri 17 NovKarthigai 1
- Mon 20 NovKarthigai 4
- Sun 26 NovKarthigai 10
- Sun 3 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2017 Vasthu Naal
- Fri 24 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 2017: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2017 begin?
Karthigai 2017 begins on Friday, 17 November 2017 and ends on Friday, 15 December 2017 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam). By Thirukanitha it begins on Thursday, 16 November 2017.
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2017 has 7 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 Karthigai 2017?
Karthigai 2017 has 7 muhurtham days: Thu 23 Nov; Wed 29 Nov; Thu 30 Nov; Wed 6 Dec; Thu 7 Dec; Wed 13 Dec; Thu 14 Dec.