Margazhi 2017

Hevilambi year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

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

Margazhi 2017 begins on Saturday, 16 December 2017 and ends on 13 Jan 2018 (29 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Kerpottam begins, Arudra Darisanam, Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana and more.

Margazhi 2017 start date

BeginsMargazhi 1 · Saturday, 16 December 2017
EndsMargazhi 29 · Saturday, 13 January 2018
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.16 Dec 2017 – 13 Jan 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.

Margazhi 2017 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 2017 festivals and special days

Sun 17 DecSri Hanuman Jayanthi
Fri 29 DecVaikunta Ekadasi
Fri 29 DecKerpottam begins
Tue 2 JanArudra Darisanam
Sat 6 JanSri Thyagaraja Aradhana
Thu 11 JanKoodaravalli
Thu 11 JanKerpottam ends
Sat 13 JanBhogi

Margazhi 2017 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiSun 17 Dec
PournamiMon 1 Jan
EkadasiFri 29 Dec
EkadasiFri 12 Jan
PradoshamSat 30 Dec6:03 – 8:27 pm
Sashti VrathamSun 24 Dec
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sat 30 Dec
Sankatahara ChathurthiFri 5 Jan
Masa ShivaratriSat 16 Dec
Thiruvonam VrathamFri 22 Dec

Margazhi 2017 Kari Naal

Thu 21 DecMargazhi 6
Sun 24 DecMargazhi 9
Tue 26 DecMargazhi 11

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

Margazhi 2017 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 2017: more

Frequently asked

When does Margazhi 2017 begin?

Margazhi 2017 begins on Saturday, 16 December 2017 and ends on Saturday, 13 January 2018 (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 2017. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.

How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2017?

Margazhi 2017 has no muhurtham day.