Karthigai 2024
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2024 begins on Saturday, 16 November 2024 and ends on 15 Dec 2024 (30 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Bharani Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam.
Karthigai 2024 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Saturday, 16 November 2024
- EndsKarthigai 30 · Sunday, 15 December 2024
- By 16 Nov 2024 – 15 Dec 2024
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 2024 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
- Nov17Sun Rohini · Dwithiyai Karthigai 2 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov20Wed Punarpoosam · Panchami Karthigai 5 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov21Thu Poosam · Sashti Karthigai 6 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov27Wed Hastham · Dwadasi Karthigai 12 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov28Thu Chithirai · Dwadasi Karthigai 13 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov29Fri Swathi · Thirayodasi Karthigai 14 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec5Thu Uthiradam · Chathurthi Karthigai 20 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2024 festivals and special days
- Thu 12 DecBharani Deepam
- Fri 13 DecThirukarthigai Deepam
- Sun 15 DecPancharatra Deepam
Karthigai 2024 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSat 30 Nov
- PournamiSun 15 Dec
- EkadasiTue 26 Nov
- EkadasiWed 11 Dec
- PradoshamThu 28 Nov5:49 – 8:13 pm
- PradoshamFri 13 Dec5:54 – 8:18 pm
- Sashti VrathamFri 6 Dec
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sat 16 Nov
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 19 Nov
- Masa ShivaratriFri 29 Nov
- Thiruvonam VrathamThu 5 Dec
Karthigai 2024 Kari Naal
- Sat 16 NovKarthigai 1
- Mon 18 NovKarthigai 3
- Mon 25 NovKarthigai 10
- Mon 2 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2024 Vasthu Naal
- Sat 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 2024: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2024 begin?
Karthigai 2024 begins on Saturday, 16 November 2024 and ends on Sunday, 15 December 2024 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2024 has 7 muhurtham days (1 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 2024?
Karthigai 2024 has 7 muhurtham days: Sun 17 Nov; Wed 20 Nov; Thu 21 Nov; Wed 27 Nov; Thu 28 Nov; Fri 29 Nov; Thu 5 Dec.