Margazhi 2016

Dhunmuki year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.

Margazhi 2016 begins on Friday, 16 December 2016 and ends on 13 Jan 2017 (29 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Kerpottam begins, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Kerpottam ends, Koodaravalli and more.

Margazhi 2016 start date

BeginsMargazhi 1 · Friday, 16 December 2016
EndsMargazhi 29 · Friday, 13 January 2017
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.16 Dec 2016 – 13 Jan 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.

Margazhi 2016 muhurtham dates

By Tamil custom, weddings are not fixed in Margazhi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day this year either.

Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.

Margazhi 2016 festivals and special days

Wed 28 DecSri Hanuman Jayanthi
Wed 28 DecKerpottam begins
Sun 8 JanVaikunta Ekadasi
Tue 10 JanKerpottam ends
Wed 11 JanKoodaravalli
Wed 11 JanArudra Darisanam
Fri 13 JanBhogi

Margazhi 2016 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiWed 28 Dec
PournamiThu 12 Jan
EkadasiSat 24 Dec
EkadasiSun 8 Jan
PradoshamMon 26 Dec6:01 – 8:25 pm
PradoshamTue 10 Jan6:09 – 8:33 pm
Sashti VrathamWed 4 Jan
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sun 8 Jan
Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 17 Dec
Masa ShivaratriTue 27 Dec
Thiruvonam VrathamSat 31 Dec

Margazhi 2016 Kari Naal

Wed 21 DecMargazhi 6
Sat 24 DecMargazhi 9
Mon 26 DecMargazhi 11

By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.

Margazhi 2016 Vasthu Naal

There is no vasthu naal in Margazhi; it falls in only eight months of the year.

What Margazhi is known for

Margazhi is given over to worship: kolam at dawn, Thiruppavai in Perumal temples, Thiruvembavai in Shiva temples, and the music season in Chennai. Vaikunta Ekadasi and Arudra Darisanam fall in it. By custom weddings and house-warmings are not held; families settle the match now and hold the wedding in Thai.

Margazhi 2016: more

Frequently asked

When does Margazhi 2016 begin?

Margazhi 2016 begins on Friday, 16 December 2016 and ends on Friday, 13 January 2017 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Margazhi?

By Tamil custom weddings are not held in Margazhi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day in Margazhi 2016. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.

How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2016?

Margazhi 2016 has no muhurtham day.