Thai 2020
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Thai 2020 begins on Wednesday, 15 January 2020 and ends on 12 Feb 2020 (29 days); it has 6 muhurtham days, and festivals including Thai Pongal, Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana, Mattu Pongal / Thiruvalluvar Day, Kaanum Pongal / Uzhavar Thirunal, Thai Amavasai and more.
Thai 2020 start date
- BeginsThai 1 · Wednesday, 15 January 2020
- EndsThai 29 · Wednesday, 12 February 2020
- By 15 Jan 2020 – 12 Feb 2020
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 2020 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.- Jan20Mon Anusham · Ekadasi Thai 6 Muhurtham time: 9:45 – 10:30 am · Kumbam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Jan27Mon Avittam · Thirithiyai Thai 13 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Magaram lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Jan30Thu Uthirattathi · Panchami Thai 16 Muhurtham time: 10:30 – 11:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb5Wed Mirugasirisham · Ekadasi Thai 22 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb7Fri Punarpoosam · Thirayodasi Thai 24 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Feb12Wed Uthiram · Thirithiyai Thai 29 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Meenam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Thai 2020 festivals and special days
- Wed 15 JanThai Pongal
- Wed 15 JanSri Thyagaraja Aradhana
- Thu 16 JanMattu Pongal / Thiruvalluvar Day
- Fri 17 JanKaanum Pongal / Uzhavar Thirunal
- Fri 24 JanThai Amavasai
- Sat 1 FebRatha Sapthami
- Mon 3 FebThai Krithigai
- Sat 8 FebThaipoosam
Thai 2020 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiFri 24 Jan
- PournamiSat 8 Feb
- EkadasiMon 20 Jan
- EkadasiWed 5 Feb
- PradoshamWed 22 Jan6:14 – 8:38 pm
- PradoshamThu 6 Feb6:20 – 8:44 pm
- Sashti VrathamFri 31 Jan
- Sankatahara ChathurthiWed 12 Feb
- Masa ShivaratriThu 23 Jan
- Thiruvonam VrathamSat 25 Jan
Thai 2020 Kari Naal
- Wed 15 JanThai 1
- Thu 16 JanThai 2
- Fri 17 JanThai 3
- Sat 25 JanThai 11
- Fri 31 JanThai 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Thai 2020 Vasthu Naal
- Sun 26 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 2020: more
Frequently asked
When does Thai 2020 begin?
Thai 2020 begins on Wednesday, 15 January 2020 and ends on Wednesday, 12 February 2020 (29 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Thai?
Yes. Thai 2020 has 6 muhurtham days (4 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 2020?
Thai 2020 has 6 muhurtham days: Mon 20 Jan; Mon 27 Jan; Thu 30 Jan; Wed 5 Feb; Fri 7 Feb; Wed 12 Feb.