Maasi 2016
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Maasi 2016 begins on Saturday, 13 February 2016 and ends on 13 Mar 2016 (30 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Ratha Sapthami, Masi Magam, Maha Shivaratri.
Maasi 2016 start date
- BeginsMaasi 1 · Saturday, 13 February 2016
- EndsMaasi 30 · Sunday, 13 March 2016
- By 13 Feb 2016 – 13 Mar 2016
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.
Maasi 2016 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.- Feb17Wed Mirugasirisham · Dasami Maasi 5 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb19Fri Punarpoosam · Dwadasi Maasi 7 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb26Fri Hastham · Chathurthi Maasi 14 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar6Sun Thiruvonam · Dwadasi Maasi 23 Muhurtham time: 8:15 – 9:00 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar7Mon Avittam · Thirayodasi Maasi 24 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar10Thu Uthirattathi · Dwithiyai Maasi 27 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar11Fri Revathi · Thirithiyai Maasi 28 Muhurtham time: 5:00 – 6:00 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Maasi 2016 festivals and special days
- Sun 14 FebRatha Sapthami
- Mon 22 FebMasi Magam
- Mon 7 MarMaha Shivaratri
Maasi 2016 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 8 Mar
- PournamiMon 22 Feb
- EkadasiThu 18 Feb
- EkadasiSat 5 Mar
- PradoshamSat 20 Feb6:23 – 8:47 pm
- PradoshamSun 6 Mar6:24 – 8:48 pm
- Sashti VrathamSat 13 Feb
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 15 Feb
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sun 13 Mar
- Sankatahara ChathurthiFri 26 Feb
- Thiruvonam VrathamSun 6 Mar
Maasi 2016 Kari Naal
- Sat 27 FebMaasi 15
- Sun 28 FebMaasi 16
- Mon 29 FebMaasi 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Maasi 2016 Vasthu Naal
- Sat 5 MarVasthu time 10:32 – 11:08 am
What Maasi is known for
Maasi brings Masi Magam and Maha Shivaratri. It is widely held to be a good month for weddings, house-warmings and starting a house. Karadaiyan Nombu falls as Maasi turns into Panguni.
Maasi 2016: more
Frequently asked
When does Maasi 2016 begin?
Maasi 2016 begins on Saturday, 13 February 2016 and ends on Sunday, 13 March 2016 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Maasi?
Yes. Maasi 2016 has 7 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 Maasi 2016?
Maasi 2016 has 7 muhurtham days: Wed 17 Feb; Fri 19 Feb; Fri 26 Feb; Sun 6 Mar; Mon 7 Mar; Thu 10 Mar; Fri 11 Mar.