Panguni 2016

Manmatha year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

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

Panguni 2016 begins on Monday, 14 March 2016 and ends on 13 Apr 2016 (31 days); it has 6 muhurtham days, and festivals including Karadaiyan Nombu, Holi, Panguni Uthiram, Ugadi (Telugu and Kannada New Year).

Panguni 2016 start date

BeginsPanguni 1 · Monday, 14 March 2016
EndsPanguni 31 · Wednesday, 13 April 2016
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.14 Mar 2016 – 13 Apr 2016

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.

Panguni 2016 muhurtham dates

6 muhurtham days: 2

valarpirai

The 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.

, 4 theipirai (waning).

Lagnam

The sign rising in the east at that moment; ceremonies such as weddings are timed by it.

times are for Chennai.

Lagnam

the sign rising in the east at that hour; the muhurtham time is fixed by it.

Valarpirai

the fortnight the moon waxes after the new moon; many families prefer it for auspicious events.

Thirukanitha almanac

the almanac worked from the moon's true position. This list follows the Vakya panchangam; if a day is not in the Thirukanitha almanac, ask your astrologer.

Chandrashtamam

the two or three days the moon is in the eighth sign from yours; auspicious events are not fixed on them.

Choose your rasi to mark the days that fall in your chandrashtamam

Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.

Panguni 2016 festivals and special days

Mon 14 MarKaradaiyan Nombu
Tue 22 MarHoli
Wed 23 MarPanguni Uthiram
Fri 8 AprUgadi (Telugu and Kannada New Year)

Panguni 2016 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiThu 7 Apr
PournamiWed 23 Mar
EkadasiSat 19 Mar
EkadasiSun 3 Apr
PradoshamSun 20 Mar6:24 – 8:48 pm
PradoshamTue 5 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
Sashti VrathamMon 14 Mar
Sashti VrathamTue 12 Apr
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sun 10 Apr
Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 27 Mar
Masa ShivaratriTue 5 Apr
Thiruvonam VrathamSat 2 Apr

Panguni 2016 Kari Naal

Sat 19 MarPanguni 6
Mon 28 MarPanguni 15
Fri 1 AprPanguni 19

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

Panguni 2016 Vasthu Naal

There is no vasthu naal in Panguni; it falls in only eight months of the year.

What Panguni is known for

Panguni is the month of divine weddings: on Panguni Uthiram, Murugan and Shiva temples celebrate the Thirukalyanam. Many families travel home for kuladeivam worship. Customs on weddings in Panguni vary; some families avoid it.

Panguni 2016: more

Frequently asked

When does Panguni 2016 begin?

Panguni 2016 begins on Monday, 14 March 2016 and ends on Wednesday, 13 April 2016 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Panguni?

Yes. Panguni 2016 has 6 muhurtham days (2 in the waxing fortnight). Customs vary between families and places; confirm the final date with your family astrologer.

How many muhurtham days are there in Panguni 2016?

Panguni 2016 has 6 muhurtham days: Fri 18 Mar; Fri 25 Mar; Sun 3 Apr; Mon 4 Apr; Wed 6 Apr; Mon 11 Apr.