Margazhi 2024

Krodhi year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.

Margazhi 2024 begins on Monday, 16 December 2024 and ends on 13 Jan 2025 (29 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Kerpottam begins, Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Kerpottam ends, Koodaravalli and more.

Margazhi 2024 start date

BeginsMargazhi 1 · Monday, 16 December 2024
EndsMargazhi 29 · Monday, 13 January 2025
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.16 Dec 2024 – 13 Jan 2025

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 2024 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 2024 festivals and special days

Sat 28 DecKerpottam begins
Mon 30 DecSri Hanuman Jayanthi
Fri 10 JanVaikunta Ekadasi
Fri 10 JanKerpottam ends
Sat 11 JanKoodaravalli
Mon 13 JanArudra Darisanam
Mon 13 JanBhogi

Margazhi 2024 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiMon 30 Dec
PournamiMon 13 Jan
EkadasiThu 26 Dec
EkadasiFri 10 Jan
PradoshamSat 28 Dec6:02 – 8:26 pm
PradoshamSat 11 Jan6:09 – 8:33 pm
Sashti VrathamSun 5 Jan
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 9 Jan
Sankatahara ChathurthiWed 18 Dec
Masa ShivaratriSun 29 Dec
Thiruvonam VrathamThu 2 Jan

Margazhi 2024 Kari Naal

Sat 21 DecMargazhi 6
Tue 24 DecMargazhi 9
Thu 26 DecMargazhi 11

By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.

Margazhi 2024 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 2024: more

Frequently asked

When does Margazhi 2024 begin?

Margazhi 2024 begins on Monday, 16 December 2024 and ends on Monday, 13 January 2025 (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 2024. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.

How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2024?

Margazhi 2024 has no muhurtham day.