Karthigai 2020
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2020 begins on Monday, 16 November 2020 and ends on 15 Dec 2020 (30 days); it has 5 muhurtham days, and festivals including Kandha Sashti (Soorasamharam), Bharani Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam.
Karthigai 2020 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Monday, 16 November 2020
- EndsKarthigai 30 · Tuesday, 15 December 2020
- By 16 Nov 2020 – 15 Dec 2020
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 2020 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
- Nov20Fri Uthiradam · Sashti Karthigai 5 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov26Thu Revathi · Ekadasi Karthigai 11 Muhurtham time: 5:00 – 6:00 am · Thulam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec4Fri Punarpoosam · Chathurthi Karthigai 19 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec10Thu Hastham · Dasami Karthigai 25 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec11Fri Chithirai · Ekadasi Karthigai 26 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2020 festivals and special days
- Fri 20 NovKandha Sashti (Soorasamharam)
- Sat 28 NovBharani Deepam
- Sun 29 NovThirukarthigai Deepam
- Mon 30 NovPancharatra Deepam
Karthigai 2020 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiMon 14 Dec
- PournamiMon 30 Nov
- EkadasiWed 25 Nov
- EkadasiFri 11 Dec
- PradoshamFri 27 Nov5:49 – 8:13 pm
- PradoshamSat 12 Dec5:54 – 8:18 pm
- Sankatahara ChathurthiThu 3 Dec
- Masa ShivaratriSun 13 Dec
- Thiruvonam VrathamFri 20 Nov
Karthigai 2020 Kari Naal
- Mon 16 NovKarthigai 1
- Wed 25 NovKarthigai 10
- Wed 2 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2020 Vasthu Naal
- Mon 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 2020: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2020 begin?
Karthigai 2020 begins on Monday, 16 November 2020 and ends on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2020 has 5 muhurtham days (2 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 2020?
Karthigai 2020 has 5 muhurtham days: Fri 20 Nov; Thu 26 Nov; Fri 4 Dec; Thu 10 Dec; Fri 11 Dec.