Margazhi 2020
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Margazhi 2020 begins on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 and ends on 13 Jan 2021 (29 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Vaikunta Ekadasi, Kerpottam begins, Arudra Darisanam, Kerpottam ends, Koodaravalli and more.
Margazhi 2020 start date
- BeginsMargazhi 1 · Wednesday, 16 December 2020
- EndsMargazhi 29 · Wednesday, 13 January 2021
- By 16 Dec 2020 – 13 Jan 2021
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 2020 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 2020 festivals and special days
- Fri 25 DecVaikunta Ekadasi
- Mon 28 DecKerpottam begins
- Wed 30 DecArudra Darisanam
- Sun 10 JanKerpottam ends
- Mon 11 JanKoodaravalli
- Tue 12 JanSri Hanuman Jayanthi
- Wed 13 JanBhogi
Margazhi 2020 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 12 Jan
- PournamiTue 29 Dec
- EkadasiFri 25 Dec
- EkadasiSat 9 Jan
- PradoshamSun 27 Dec6:01 – 8:25 pm
- PradoshamSun 10 Jan6:09 – 8:33 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 20 Dec
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sat 26 Dec
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 2 Jan
- Masa ShivaratriMon 11 Jan
- Thiruvonam VrathamFri 18 Dec
Margazhi 2020 Kari Naal
- Mon 21 DecMargazhi 6
- Thu 24 DecMargazhi 9
- Sat 26 DecMargazhi 11
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Margazhi 2020 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 2020: more
Frequently asked
When does Margazhi 2020 begin?
Margazhi 2020 begins on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 and ends on Wednesday, 13 January 2021 (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 2020. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2020?
Margazhi 2020 has no muhurtham day.