Karthigai 2028
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Karthigai 2028 begins on Thursday, 16 November 2028 and ends on 15 Dec 2028 (30 days); it has 8 muhurtham days, and festivals including Bharani Deepam, Thirukarthigai Deepam, Pancharatra Deepam, Sri Hanuman Jayanthi.
Karthigai 2028 start date
- BeginsKarthigai 1 · Thursday, 16 November 2028
- EndsKarthigai 30 · Friday, 15 December 2028
- By 16 Nov 2028 – 15 Dec 2028
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 2028 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 Moolam · Thirithiyai Karthigai 4 Muhurtham time: 6:00 – 7:00 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov22Wed Thiruvonam · Sashti Karthigai 7 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov23Thu Avittam · Sapthami Karthigai 8 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Nov27Mon Uthirattathi · Ekadasi Karthigai 12 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec6Wed Poosam · Panchami Karthigai 21 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Dhanusu lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec11Mon Hastham · Dasami Karthigai 26 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec13Wed Swathi · Dwadasi Karthigai 28 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Dec14Thu Visakam · Thirayodasi Karthigai 29 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Magaram lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Karthigai 2028 festivals and special days
- Thu 30 NovBharani Deepam
- Fri 1 DecThirukarthigai Deepam
- Fri 1 DecPancharatra Deepam
- Fri 15 DecSri Hanuman Jayanthi
Karthigai 2028 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiThu 16 Nov
- AmavasaiFri 15 Dec
- PournamiFri 1 Dec
- EkadasiMon 27 Nov
- EkadasiTue 12 Dec
- PradoshamWed 29 Nov5:50 – 8:14 pm
- PradoshamWed 13 Dec5:54 – 8:18 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 22 Nov
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 5 Dec
- Masa ShivaratriThu 14 Dec
- Thiruvonam VrathamWed 22 Nov
Karthigai 2028 Kari Naal
- Thu 16 NovKarthigai 1
- Mon 20 NovKarthigai 5
- Sat 25 NovKarthigai 10
- Sat 2 DecKarthigai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Karthigai 2028 Vasthu Naal
- Thu 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 2028: more
Frequently asked
When does Karthigai 2028 begin?
Karthigai 2028 begins on Thursday, 16 November 2028 and ends on Friday, 15 December 2028 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Karthigai?
Yes. Karthigai 2028 has 8 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 2028?
Karthigai 2028 has 8 muhurtham days: Sun 19 Nov; Wed 22 Nov; Thu 23 Nov; Mon 27 Nov; Wed 6 Dec; Mon 11 Dec; Wed 13 Dec; Thu 14 Dec.