Karthigai 2021
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2021 begins on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 and ends on 15 Dec 2021 (29 days); it has 10 muhurtham days, and festivals including Bharani Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam.
Karthigai 2021 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Wednesday, 17 November 2021
- EndsKarthigai 29 · Wednesday, 15 December 2021
- By 16 Nov 2021 – 15 Dec 2021Starts 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 2021 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
- Nov21Sun Rohini · Dwithiyai Karthigai 5 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov24Wed Punarpoosam · Panchami Karthigai 8 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov25Thu Poosam · Sashti Karthigai 9 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Nov29Mon Uthiram · Dasami Karthigai 13 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec1Wed Chithirai · Dwadasi Karthigai 15 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec2Thu Swathi · Thirayodasi Karthigai 16 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Dec8Wed Thiruvonam · Panchami Karthigai 22 Muhurtham time: 9:00 – 9:30 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec9Thu Avittam · Sashti Karthigai 23 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec10Fri Sadayam · Sapthami Karthigai 24 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec13Mon Revathi · Dasami Karthigai 27 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2021 festivals and special days
- Thu 18 NovBharani Deepam
- Thu 18 NovPancharatra Deepam
- Fri 19 NovThirukarthigai Deepam
Karthigai 2021 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSat 4 Dec
- PournamiThu 18 Nov
- EkadasiTue 30 Nov
- EkadasiTue 14 Dec
- PradoshamThu 2 Dec5:50 – 8:14 pm
- Sashti VrathamThu 9 Dec
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 23 Nov
- Masa ShivaratriThu 2 Dec
- Thiruvonam VrathamWed 8 Dec
Karthigai 2021 Kari Naal
- Wed 17 NovKarthigai 1
- Mon 22 NovKarthigai 6
- Fri 26 NovKarthigai 10
- Fri 3 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2021 Vasthu Naal
- Wed 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 2021: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2021 begin?
Karthigai 2021 begins on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 and ends on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam). By Thirukanitha it begins on Tuesday, 16 November 2021.
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2021 has 10 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 2021?
Karthigai 2021 has 10 muhurtham days: Sun 21 Nov; Wed 24 Nov; Thu 25 Nov; Mon 29 Nov; Wed 1 Dec; Thu 2 Dec; Wed 8 Dec; Thu 9 Dec; Fri 10 Dec; Mon 13 Dec.