Maasi 2018
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Maasi 2018 begins on Tuesday, 13 February 2018 and ends on 14 Mar 2018 (30 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Maha Shivaratri, Masi Magam, Holi, Karadaiyan Nombu.
Maasi 2018 start date
- BeginsMaasi 1 · Tuesday, 13 February 2018
- EndsMaasi 30 · Wednesday, 14 March 2018
- By 13 Feb 2018 – 14 Mar 2018
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 2018 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.- Feb14Wed Thiruvonam · Chathurdasi Maasi 2 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb19Mon Uthirattathi · Chathurthi Maasi 7 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb26Mon Punarpoosam · Ekadasi Maasi 14 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Mar4Sun Hastham · Thirithiyai Maasi 20 Muhurtham time: 6:00 – 7:00 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar5Mon Chithirai · Chathurthi Maasi 21 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar8Thu Anusham · Sapthami Maasi 24 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar14Wed Thiruvonam · Dwadasi Maasi 30 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Maasi 2018 festivals and special days
- Tue 13 FebMaha Shivaratri
- Thu 1 MarMasi Magam
- Thu 1 MarHoli
- Wed 14 MarKaradaiyan Nombu
Maasi 2018 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiThu 15 Feb
- PournamiThu 1 Mar
- EkadasiMon 26 Feb
- EkadasiTue 13 Mar
- PradoshamTue 13 Feb6:22 – 8:46 pm
- PradoshamTue 27 Feb6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamWed 14 Mar6:24 – 8:48 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 21 Feb
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 22 Feb
- Sankatahara ChathurthiMon 5 Mar
- Masa ShivaratriWed 14 Feb
- Thiruvonam VrathamWed 14 Feb
- Thiruvonam VrathamTue 13 Mar
Maasi 2018 Kari Naal
- Tue 27 FebMaasi 15
- Wed 28 FebMaasi 16
- Thu 1 MarMaasi 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Maasi 2018 Vasthu Naal
- Tue 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 2018: more
Frequently asked
When does Maasi 2018 begin?
Maasi 2018 begins on Tuesday, 13 February 2018 and ends on Wednesday, 14 March 2018 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Maasi?
Yes. Maasi 2018 has 7 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 2018?
Maasi 2018 has 7 muhurtham days: Wed 14 Feb; Mon 19 Feb; Mon 26 Feb; Sun 4 Mar; Mon 5 Mar; Thu 8 Mar; Wed 14 Mar.