Thai 2018
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Thai 2018 begins on Sunday, 14 January 2018 and ends on 12 Feb 2018 (30 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal / Thiruvalluvar Day, Kaanum Pongal / Uzhavar Thirunal, Thai Amavasai, Ratha Sapthami and more.
Thai 2018 start date
- BeginsThai 1 · Sunday, 14 January 2018
- EndsThai 30 · Monday, 12 February 2018
- By 14 Jan 2018 – 12 Feb 2018
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.
Thai 2018 muhurtham dates
valarpirai
The 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.Lagnam
The sign rising in the east at that moment; ceremonies such as weddings are timed by it.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.- Jan19Fri Avittam · Dwithiyai Thai 6 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Jan22Mon Uthirattathi · Panchami Thai 9 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Magaram lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Jan28Sun Mirugasirisham · Dwadasi Thai 15 Muhurtham time: 6:00 – 7:00 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb4Sun Uthiram · Chathurthi Thai 22 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb5Mon Hastham · Panchami Thai 23 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb7Wed Swathi · Sapthami Thai 25 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb11Sun Moolam · Ekadasi Thai 29 Muhurtham time: 6:00 – 7:00 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Thai 2018 festivals and special days
- Sun 14 JanThai Pongal
- Mon 15 JanMattu Pongal / Thiruvalluvar Day
- Tue 16 JanKaanum Pongal / Uzhavar Thirunal
- Tue 16 JanThai Amavasai
- Tue 23 JanRatha Sapthami
- Fri 26 JanThai Krithigai
- Wed 31 JanThaipoosam
Thai 2018 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 16 Jan
- PournamiWed 31 Jan
- EkadasiSat 27 Jan
- EkadasiSun 11 Feb
- PradoshamSun 14 Jan6:10 – 8:34 pm
- PradoshamMon 29 Jan6:17 – 8:41 pm
- Sashti VrathamTue 23 Jan
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 3 Feb
- Masa ShivaratriMon 15 Jan
- Thiruvonam VrathamThu 18 Jan
Thai 2018 Kari Naal
- Sun 14 JanThai 1
- Mon 15 JanThai 2
- Tue 16 JanThai 3
- Wed 24 JanThai 11
- Tue 30 JanThai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Thai 2018 Vasthu Naal
- Thu 25 JanVasthu time 10:41 – 11:17 am
What Thai is known for
"When Thai is born, a way is born." The month opens with Bhogi, Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal. Weddings resume after Margazhi, and many families choose Thai for a house-warming. Thaipusam and Thai Amavasai fall in it.
Thai 2018: more
Frequently asked
When does Thai 2018 begin?
Thai 2018 begins on Sunday, 14 January 2018 and ends on Monday, 12 February 2018 (30 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Thai?
Yes. Thai 2018 has 7 muhurtham days (3 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 Thai 2018?
Thai 2018 has 7 muhurtham days: Fri 19 Jan; Mon 22 Jan; Sun 28 Jan; Sun 4 Feb; Mon 5 Feb; Wed 7 Feb; Sun 11 Feb.