Karthigai 2019
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2019 begins on Sunday, 17 November 2019 and ends on 16 Dec 2019 (30 days); it has 9 muhurtham days, and festivals including Bharani Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam.
Karthigai 2019 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Sunday, 17 November 2019
- EndsKarthigai 30 · Monday, 16 December 2019
- By 17 Nov 2019 – 15 Dec 2019
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 2019 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
- Nov22Fri Uthiram · Dasami Karthigai 6 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov24Sun Chithirai · Thirayodasi Karthigai 8 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov25Mon Swathi · Chathurdasi Karthigai 9 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov29Fri Moolam · Thirithiyai Karthigai 13 Muhurtham time: 5:00 – 6:00 am · Thulam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Dec1Sun Uthiradam · Panchami Karthigai 15 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec2Mon Thiruvonam · Sashti Karthigai 16 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec6Fri Uthirattathi · Dasami Karthigai 20 Muhurtham time: 5:00 – 6:00 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec11Wed Karthigai · Chathurdasi Karthigai 25 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec15Sun Punarpoosam · Thirithiyai Karthigai 29 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2019 festivals and special days
- Mon 9 DecBharani Deepam
- Tue 10 DecThirukarthigai Deepam
- Wed 11 DecPancharatra Deepam
Karthigai 2019 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 26 Nov
- PournamiWed 11 Dec
- EkadasiFri 22 Nov
- EkadasiSun 8 Dec
- PradoshamSun 24 Nov5:49 – 8:13 pm
- PradoshamMon 9 Dec5:52 – 8:16 pm
- Sashti VrathamMon 2 Dec
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 15 Dec
- Masa ShivaratriMon 25 Nov
- Thiruvonam VrathamSun 1 Dec
Karthigai 2019 Kari Naal
- Sun 17 NovKarthigai 1
- Mon 18 NovKarthigai 2
- Tue 26 NovKarthigai 10
- Tue 3 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2019 Vasthu Naal
- Sun 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 2019: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2019 begin?
Karthigai 2019 begins on Sunday, 17 November 2019 and ends on Monday, 16 December 2019 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2019 has 9 muhurtham days (5 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 2019?
Karthigai 2019 has 9 muhurtham days: Fri 22 Nov; Sun 24 Nov; Mon 25 Nov; Fri 29 Nov; Sun 1 Dec; Mon 2 Dec; Fri 6 Dec; Wed 11 Dec; Sun 15 Dec.