Maasi 2023
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Maasi 2023 begins on Monday, 13 February 2023 and ends on 14 Mar 2023 (30 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Maha Shivaratri, Masi Magam, Holi, Karadaiyan Nombu.
Maasi 2023 start date
- BeginsMaasi 1 · Monday, 13 February 2023
- EndsMaasi 30 · Tuesday, 14 March 2023
- By 13 Feb 2023 – 14 Mar 2023
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 2023 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 Moolam · Ekadasi Maasi 4 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb19Sun Thiruvonam · Chathurdasi Maasi 7 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb23Thu Uthirattathi · Thirithiyai Maasi 11 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar3Fri Punarpoosam · Ekadasi Maasi 19 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar9Thu Hastham · Dwithiyai Maasi 25 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar10Fri Chithirai · Thirithiyai Maasi 26 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar13Mon Visakam · Sashti Maasi 29 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Maasi 2023 festivals and special days
- Sat 18 FebMaha Shivaratri
- Mon 6 MarMasi Magam
- Mon 6 Mar – Tue 7 MarHoli
- Tue 14 MarKaradaiyan Nombu
Maasi 2023 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiMon 20 Feb
- PournamiTue 7 Mar
- EkadasiThu 16 Feb
- EkadasiFri 3 Mar
- PradoshamFri 17 Feb6:22 – 8:46 pm
- PradoshamSat 4 Mar6:24 – 8:48 pm
- Sashti VrathamSat 25 Feb
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sun 26 Feb
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 11 Mar
- Thiruvonam VrathamSat 18 Feb
Maasi 2023 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 2023 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 2023: more
Frequently asked
When does Maasi 2023 begin?
Maasi 2023 begins on Monday, 13 February 2023 and ends on Tuesday, 14 March 2023 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Maasi?
Yes. Maasi 2023 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 2023?
Maasi 2023 has 7 muhurtham days: Thu 16 Feb; Sun 19 Feb; Thu 23 Feb; Fri 3 Mar; Thu 9 Mar; Fri 10 Mar; Mon 13 Mar.