Margazhi 2029
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Margazhi 2029 begins on Sunday, 16 December 2029 and ends on 14 Jan 2030 (30 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Vaikunta Ekadasi, Arudra Darisanam, Kerpottam begins, Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Koodaravalli and more.
Margazhi 2029 start date
- BeginsMargazhi 1 · Sunday, 16 December 2029
- EndsMargazhi 30 · Monday, 14 January 2030
- By 16 Dec 2029 – 13 Jan 2030
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 2029 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 2029 festivals and special days
- Sun 16 DecVaikunta Ekadasi
- Sat 22 DecArudra Darisanam
- Sat 29 DecKerpottam begins
- Thu 3 JanSri Hanuman Jayanthi
- Fri 11 JanKoodaravalli
- Fri 11 JanKerpottam ends
- Mon 14 JanBhogi
Margazhi 2029 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiThu 3 Jan
- PournamiThu 20 Dec
- EkadasiSun 16 Dec
- EkadasiMon 31 Dec
- PradoshamTue 18 Dec5:56 – 8:20 pm
- PradoshamTue 1 Jan6:04 – 8:28 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 9 Jan
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Tue 18 Dec
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 14 Jan
- Sankatahara ChathurthiMon 24 Dec
- Masa ShivaratriWed 2 Jan
- Thiruvonam VrathamSun 6 Jan
Margazhi 2029 Kari Naal
- Fri 21 DecMargazhi 6
- Mon 24 DecMargazhi 9
- Wed 26 DecMargazhi 11
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Margazhi 2029 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 2029: more
Frequently asked
When does Margazhi 2029 begin?
Margazhi 2029 begins on Sunday, 16 December 2029 and ends on Monday, 14 January 2030 (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 2029. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2029?
Margazhi 2029 has no muhurtham day.