Karthigai 2023
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2023 begins on Friday, 17 November 2023 and ends on 16 Dec 2023 (30 days); it has 9 muhurtham days, and festivals including Kandha Sashti (Soorasamharam), Bharani Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam.
Karthigai 2023 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Friday, 17 November 2023
- EndsKarthigai 30 · Saturday, 16 December 2023
- By 17 Nov 2023 – 15 Dec 2023
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 2023 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
- Nov19Sun Thiruvonam · Sashti Karthigai 3 Muhurtham time: 8:15 – 9:00 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov23Thu Uthirattathi · Ekadasi Karthigai 7 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov24Fri Revathi · Dwadasi Karthigai 8 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov29Wed Mirugasirisham · Dwithiyai Karthigai 13 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec1Fri Punarpoosam · Chathurthi Karthigai 15 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec7Thu Uthiram · Dasami Karthigai 21 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec8Fri Hastham · Ekadasi Karthigai 22 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec10Sun Swathi · Thirayodasi Karthigai 24 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec14Thu Moolam · Dwithiyai Karthigai 28 Muhurtham time: 5:00 – 6:00 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2023 festivals and special days
- Sat 18 NovKandha Sashti (Soorasamharam)
- Sat 25 NovBharani Deepam
- Sun 26 NovThirukarthigai Deepam
- Mon 27 NovPancharatra Deepam
Karthigai 2023 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 12 Dec
- PournamiMon 27 Nov
- EkadasiThu 23 Nov
- EkadasiFri 8 Dec
- PradoshamFri 24 Nov5:49 – 8:13 pm
- PradoshamSun 10 Dec5:53 – 8:17 pm
- Sankatahara ChathurthiThu 30 Nov
- Masa ShivaratriMon 11 Dec
- Thiruvonam VrathamSun 19 Nov
- Thiruvonam VrathamSat 16 Dec
Karthigai 2023 Kari Naal
- Fri 17 NovKarthigai 1
- Mon 20 NovKarthigai 4
- Sun 26 NovKarthigai 10
- Sun 3 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2023 Vasthu Naal
- Fri 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 2023: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2023 begin?
Karthigai 2023 begins on Friday, 17 November 2023 and ends on Saturday, 16 December 2023 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2023 has 9 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 2023?
Karthigai 2023 has 9 muhurtham days: Sun 19 Nov; Thu 23 Nov; Fri 24 Nov; Wed 29 Nov; Fri 1 Dec; Thu 7 Dec; Fri 8 Dec; Sun 10 Dec; Thu 14 Dec.