Margazhi 2018
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Margazhi 2018 begins on Sunday, 16 December 2018 and ends on 14 Jan 2019 (30 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Vaikunta Ekadasi, Arudra Darisanam, Kerpottam begins, Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Koodaravalli and more.
Margazhi 2018 start date
- BeginsMargazhi 1 · Sunday, 16 December 2018
- EndsMargazhi 30 · Monday, 14 January 2019
- By 16 Dec 2018 – 14 Jan 2019
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 2018 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 2018 festivals and special days
- Tue 18 DecVaikunta Ekadasi
- Sun 23 DecArudra Darisanam
- Sat 29 DecKerpottam begins
- Sat 5 JanSri Hanuman Jayanthi
- Fri 11 JanKoodaravalli
- Fri 11 JanKerpottam ends
- Mon 14 JanBhogi
Margazhi 2018 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSat 5 Jan
- PournamiSat 22 Dec
- EkadasiTue 18 Dec
- EkadasiTue 1 Jan
- PradoshamThu 20 Dec5:57 – 8:21 pm
- PradoshamThu 3 Jan6:05 – 8:29 pm
- Sashti VrathamSat 12 Jan
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 20 Dec
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 25 Dec
- Masa ShivaratriFri 4 Jan
- Thiruvonam VrathamTue 8 Jan
Margazhi 2018 Kari Naal
- Fri 21 DecMargazhi 6
- Mon 24 DecMargazhi 9
- Wed 26 DecMargazhi 11
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Margazhi 2018 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 2018: more
Frequently asked
When does Margazhi 2018 begin?
Margazhi 2018 begins on Sunday, 16 December 2018 and ends on Monday, 14 January 2019 (30 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 2018. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2018?
Margazhi 2018 has no muhurtham day.