Margazhi 2031
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Margazhi 2031 begins on Wednesday, 17 December 2031 and ends on 14 Jan 2032 (29 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Vaikunta Ekadasi, Arudra Darisanam, Kerpottam begins, Kerpottam ends, Sri Hanuman Jayanthi and more.
Margazhi 2031 start date
- BeginsMargazhi 1 · Wednesday, 17 December 2031
- EndsMargazhi 29 · Wednesday, 14 January 2032
- By 16 Dec 2031 – 14 Jan 2032Starts on a different day
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 2031 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 2031 festivals and special days
- Wed 24 DecVaikunta Ekadasi
- Mon 29 DecArudra Darisanam
- Mon 29 DecKerpottam begins
- Sun 11 JanKerpottam ends
- Mon 12 JanSri Hanuman Jayanthi
- Mon 12 JanKoodaravalli
- Wed 14 JanBhogi
Margazhi 2031 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiMon 12 Jan
- PournamiSun 28 Dec
- EkadasiWed 24 Dec
- EkadasiFri 9 Jan
- PradoshamFri 26 Dec6:00 – 8:24 pm
- PradoshamSat 10 Jan6:08 – 8:32 pm
- Sashti VrathamFri 19 Dec
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 25 Dec
- Sankatahara ChathurthiThu 1 Jan
- Masa ShivaratriSun 11 Jan
- Thiruvonam VrathamWed 17 Dec
- Thiruvonam VrathamWed 14 Jan
Margazhi 2031 Kari Naal
- Mon 22 DecMargazhi 6
- Thu 25 DecMargazhi 9
- Sat 27 DecMargazhi 11
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Margazhi 2031 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 2031: more
Frequently asked
When does Margazhi 2031 begin?
Margazhi 2031 begins on Wednesday, 17 December 2031 and ends on Wednesday, 14 January 2032 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam). By Thirukanitha it begins on Tuesday, 16 December 2031.
Can you marry in Margazhi?
By Tamil custom weddings are not held in Margazhi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day in Margazhi 2031. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2031?
Margazhi 2031 has no muhurtham day.