Margazhi 2021
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Margazhi 2021 begins on Thursday, 16 December 2021 and ends on 14 Jan 2022 (30 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Arudra Darisanam, Kerpottam begins, Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Koodaravalli, Kerpottam ends and more.
Margazhi 2021 start date
- BeginsMargazhi 1 · Thursday, 16 December 2021
- EndsMargazhi 30 · Friday, 14 January 2022
- By 16 Dec 2021 – 13 Jan 2022
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 2021 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 2021 festivals and special days
- Mon 20 DecArudra Darisanam
- Wed 29 DecKerpottam begins
- Sun 2 JanSri Hanuman Jayanthi
- Tue 11 JanKoodaravalli
- Tue 11 JanKerpottam ends
- Thu 13 JanVaikunta Ekadasi
- Fri 14 JanBhogi
Margazhi 2021 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSun 2 Jan
- PournamiSat 18 Dec
- EkadasiThu 30 Dec
- EkadasiThu 13 Jan
- PradoshamThu 16 Dec5:55 – 8:19 pm
- PradoshamFri 31 Dec6:03 – 8:27 pm
- Sashti VrathamSat 8 Jan
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 16 Dec
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 12 Jan – Thu 13 Jan
- Sankatahara ChathurthiWed 22 Dec
- Masa ShivaratriSat 1 Jan
- Thiruvonam VrathamTue 4 Jan
Margazhi 2021 Kari Naal
- Tue 21 DecMargazhi 6
- Fri 24 DecMargazhi 9
- Sun 26 DecMargazhi 11
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Margazhi 2021 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 2021: more
Frequently asked
When does Margazhi 2021 begin?
Margazhi 2021 begins on Thursday, 16 December 2021 and ends on Friday, 14 January 2022 (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 2021. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2021?
Margazhi 2021 has no muhurtham day.