Margazhi 2022
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Margazhi 2022 begins on Friday, 16 December 2022 and ends on 14 Jan 2023 (30 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Kerpottam begins, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Arudra Darisanam, Koodaravalli and more.
Margazhi 2022 start date
- BeginsMargazhi 1 · Friday, 16 December 2022
- EndsMargazhi 30 · Saturday, 14 January 2023
- By 16 Dec 2022 – 14 Jan 2023
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 2022 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 2022 festivals and special days
- Fri 23 DecSri Hanuman Jayanthi
- Thu 29 DecKerpottam begins
- Mon 2 JanVaikunta Ekadasi
- Fri 6 JanArudra Darisanam
- Wed 11 JanKoodaravalli
- Wed 11 JanKerpottam ends
- Thu 12 JanSri Thyagaraja Aradhana
- Sat 14 JanBhogi
Margazhi 2022 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiFri 23 Dec
- PournamiFri 6 Jan
- EkadasiMon 19 Dec
- EkadasiMon 2 Jan
- PradoshamWed 21 Dec5:58 – 8:22 pm
- PradoshamWed 4 Jan6:05 – 8:29 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 28 Dec
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 2 Jan – Tue 3 Jan
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 10 Jan
- Masa ShivaratriWed 21 Dec
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 26 Dec
Margazhi 2022 Kari Naal
- Wed 21 DecMargazhi 6
- Sat 24 DecMargazhi 9
- Mon 26 DecMargazhi 11
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Margazhi 2022 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 2022: more
Frequently asked
When does Margazhi 2022 begin?
Margazhi 2022 begins on Friday, 16 December 2022 and ends on Saturday, 14 January 2023 (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 2022. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2022?
Margazhi 2022 has no muhurtham day.