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Karthigai 2018

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

Karthigai 2018 begins on Saturday, 17 November 2018 and ends on 15 Dec 2018 (29 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Bharani Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam.

Karthigai 2018 start date

  • BeginsKarthigai 1 · Saturday, 17 November 2018
  • EndsKarthigai 29 · Saturday, 15 December 2018
  • By 17 Nov 2018 – 15 Dec 2018

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 2018 muhurtham dates

7 muhurtham days: 3
valarpiraiThe 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.
, 4 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.

Karthigai: some families avoid weddings this month

Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.

Karthigai 2018 festivals and special days

Karthigai 2018 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

Karthigai 2018 Kari Naal

  • Sat 17 NovKarthigai 1
  • Mon 19 NovKarthigai 3
  • Mon 26 NovKarthigai 10
  • Mon 3 DecKarthigai 17

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

Karthigai 2018 Vasthu Naal

  • Sat 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 2018: more

Frequently asked

When does Karthigai 2018 begin?

Karthigai 2018 begins on Saturday, 17 November 2018 and ends on Saturday, 15 December 2018 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Karthigai?

Yes. Karthigai 2018 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 2018?

Karthigai 2018 has 7 muhurtham days: Sun 25 Nov; Wed 28 Nov; Sun 2 Dec; Thu 6 Dec; Wed 12 Dec; Thu 13 Dec; Fri 14 Dec.

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