Margazhi 2019
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Margazhi 2019 begins on Tuesday, 17 December 2019 and ends on 14 Jan 2020 (29 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Kerpottam begins, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Arudra Darisanam, Kerpottam ends and more.
Margazhi 2019 start date
- BeginsMargazhi 1 · Tuesday, 17 December 2019
- EndsMargazhi 29 · Tuesday, 14 January 2020
- By 16 Dec 2019 – 14 Jan 2020Starts on a different day
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 2019 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 2019 festivals and special days
- Wed 25 DecSri Hanuman Jayanthi
- Sun 29 DecKerpottam begins
- Mon 6 JanVaikunta Ekadasi
- Fri 10 JanArudra Darisanam
- Sat 11 JanKerpottam ends
- Sun 12 JanKoodaravalli
- Tue 14 JanBhogi
Margazhi 2019 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiWed 25 Dec
- PournamiFri 10 Jan
- EkadasiSun 22 Dec
- EkadasiMon 6 Jan
- PradoshamMon 23 Dec5:59 – 8:23 pm
- PradoshamWed 8 Jan6:07 – 8:31 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 1 Jan
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 6 Jan
- Sankatahara ChathurthiMon 13 Jan
- Masa ShivaratriTue 24 Dec
- Thiruvonam VrathamSun 29 Dec
Margazhi 2019 Kari Naal
- Sun 22 DecMargazhi 6
- Wed 25 DecMargazhi 9
- Fri 27 DecMargazhi 11
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Margazhi 2019 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 2019: more
Frequently asked
When does Margazhi 2019 begin?
Margazhi 2019 begins on Tuesday, 17 December 2019 and ends on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam). By Thirukanitha it begins on Monday, 16 December 2019.
Can you marry in Margazhi?
By Tamil custom weddings are not held in Margazhi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day in Margazhi 2019. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2019?
Margazhi 2019 has no muhurtham day.