Maasi 2026
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Maasi 2026 begins on Friday, 13 February 2026 and ends on 14 Mar 2026 (30 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Maha Shivaratri, Masi Magam, Holi, Karadaiyan Nombu.
Maasi 2026 start date
- BeginsMaasi 1 · Friday, 13 February 2026
- EndsMaasi 30 · Saturday, 14 March 2026
- By 13 Feb 2026 – 14 Mar 2026
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 2026 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.- Feb13Fri Moolam · Ekadasi Maasi 1 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb15Sun Uthiradam · Thirayodasi Maasi 3 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb16Mon Thiruvonam · Chathurdasi Maasi 4 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb20Fri Uthirattathi · Thirithiyai Maasi 8 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar5Thu Uthiram · Dwithiyai Maasi 21 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Mesham lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Mar6Fri Hastham · Thirithiyai Maasi 22 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Mesham lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Mar8Sun Swathi · Panchami Maasi 24 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Maasi 2026 festivals and special days
- Sun 15 FebMaha Shivaratri
- Mon 2 MarMasi Magam
- Tue 3 MarHoli
- Sat 14 MarKaradaiyan Nombu
Maasi 2026 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiMon 16 Feb – Tue 17 Feb
- PournamiTue 3 Mar
- EkadasiFri 13 Feb
- EkadasiFri 27 Feb
- PradoshamSat 14 Feb6:22 – 8:46 pm
- PradoshamSun 1 Mar6:24 – 8:48 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 22 Feb
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 23 Feb
- Sankatahara ChathurthiFri 6 Mar
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 16 Feb
Maasi 2026 Kari Naal
- Fri 27 FebMaasi 15
- Sat 28 FebMaasi 16
- Sun 1 MarMaasi 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Maasi 2026 Vasthu Naal
- Fri 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 2026: more
Frequently asked
When does Maasi 2026 begin?
Maasi 2026 begins on Friday, 13 February 2026 and ends on Saturday, 14 March 2026 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Maasi?
Yes. Maasi 2026 has 7 muhurtham days (1 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 2026?
Maasi 2026 has 7 muhurtham days: Fri 13 Feb; Sun 15 Feb; Mon 16 Feb; Fri 20 Feb; Thu 5 Mar; Fri 6 Mar; Sun 8 Mar.