Maasi 2017
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Maasi 2017 begins on Monday, 13 February 2017 and ends on 13 Mar 2017 (29 days); it has 5 muhurtham days, and festivals including Maha Shivaratri, Masi Magam, Holi.
Maasi 2017 start date
- BeginsMaasi 1 · Monday, 13 February 2017
- EndsMaasi 29 · Monday, 13 March 2017
- By 13 Feb 2017 – 13 Mar 2017
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 2017 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.- Feb16Thu Chithirai · Panchami Maasi 4 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb17Fri Swathi · Sashti Maasi 5 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb23Thu Uthiradam · Dwadasi Maasi 11 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar8Wed Punarpoosam · Ekadasi Maasi 24 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar9Thu Poosam · Dwadasi Maasi 25 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Maasi 2017 festivals and special days
- Fri 24 FebMaha Shivaratri
- Sat 11 MarMasi Magam
- Sun 12 MarHoli
Maasi 2017 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSun 26 Feb
- PournamiSun 12 Mar
- EkadasiWed 22 Feb
- EkadasiWed 8 Mar
- PradoshamFri 24 Feb6:23 – 8:47 pm
- PradoshamFri 10 Mar6:24 – 8:48 pm
- Sashti VrathamFri 3 Mar
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sat 4 Mar
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 14 Feb
- Masa ShivaratriSat 25 Feb
- Thiruvonam VrathamFri 24 Feb
Maasi 2017 Kari Naal
- Mon 27 FebMaasi 15
- Tue 28 FebMaasi 16
- Wed 1 MarMaasi 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Maasi 2017 Vasthu Naal
- Mon 6 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 2017: more
Frequently asked
When does Maasi 2017 begin?
Maasi 2017 begins on Monday, 13 February 2017 and ends on Monday, 13 March 2017 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Maasi?
Yes. Maasi 2017 has 5 muhurtham days (2 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 2017?
Maasi 2017 has 5 muhurtham days: Thu 16 Feb; Fri 17 Feb; Thu 23 Feb; Wed 8 Mar; Thu 9 Mar.