Karthigai 2022
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2022 begins on Thursday, 17 November 2022 and ends on 15 Dec 2022 (29 days); it has 4 muhurtham days, and festivals including Bharani Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam.
Karthigai 2022 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Thursday, 17 November 2022
- EndsKarthigai 29 · Thursday, 15 December 2022
- By 17 Nov 2022 – 15 Dec 2022
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 2022 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
- Nov20Sun Hastham · Ekadasi Karthigai 4 Muhurtham time: 6:00 – 7:00 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec11Sun Punarpoosam · Thirithiyai Karthigai 25 Muhurtham time: 6:00 – 6:30 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec12Mon Poosam · Chathurthi Karthigai 26 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec14Wed Magam · Sashti Karthigai 28 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2022 festivals and special days
- Mon 5 DecBharani Deepam
- Tue 6 DecThirukarthigai Deepam
- Wed 7 DecPancharatra Deepam
Karthigai 2022 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiWed 23 Nov
- PournamiWed 7 Dec
- EkadasiSun 20 Nov
- EkadasiSun 4 Dec
- PradoshamMon 21 Nov5:48 – 8:12 pm
- PradoshamMon 5 Dec5:51 – 8:15 pm
- Sashti VrathamTue 29 Nov
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 11 Dec
- Masa ShivaratriTue 22 Nov
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 28 Nov
Karthigai 2022 Kari Naal
- Thu 17 NovKarthigai 1
- Mon 21 NovKarthigai 5
- Sat 26 NovKarthigai 10
- Sat 3 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2022 Vasthu Naal
- Thu 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 2022: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2022 begin?
Karthigai 2022 begins on Thursday, 17 November 2022 and ends on Thursday, 15 December 2022 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2022 has 4 muhurtham days (0 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 2022?
Karthigai 2022 has 4 muhurtham days: Sun 20 Nov; Sun 11 Dec; Mon 12 Dec; Wed 14 Dec.