Vaikasi 2016

Dhunmuki year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

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

Vaikasi 2016 begins on Saturday, 14 May 2016 and ends on 14 Jun 2016 (32 days); it has 5 muhurtham days, and festivals including Sri Vasavi Jayanthi, Sri Narasimha Jayanthi, Vaikasi Visakam, Buddha Purnima, Agni Nakshatram ends.

Vaikasi 2016 start date

BeginsVaikasi 1 · Saturday, 14 May 2016
EndsVaikasi 32 · Tuesday, 14 June 2016
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.14 May 2016 – 14 Jun 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.

Vaikasi 2016 muhurtham dates

5 muhurtham days: 4

valarpirai

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

, 1 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.

Vaikasi 2016 festivals and special days

Mon 16 MaySri Vasavi Jayanthi
Fri 20 MaySri Narasimha Jayanthi
Sat 21 MayVaikasi Visakam
Sat 21 MayBuddha Purnima
Sat 28 MayAgni Nakshatram ends

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

AmavasaiSat 4 Jun
PournamiSat 21 May
EkadasiTue 17 May
EkadasiWed 1 Jun
PradoshamThu 19 May6:28 – 8:52 pm
PradoshamThu 2 Jun6:32 – 8:56 pm
Sashti VrathamFri 10 Jun
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Fri 3 Jun
Sankatahara ChathurthiWed 25 May
Masa ShivaratriFri 3 Jun
Thiruvonam VrathamFri 27 May

Vaikasi 2016 Kari Naal

Fri 20 MayVaikasi 7
Sun 29 MayVaikasi 16
Mon 30 MayVaikasi 17

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

Vaikasi 2016 Vasthu Naal

Fri 3 JunVasthu time 9:58 – 10:34 am

What Vaikasi is known for

Vaikasi is wedding season: it has many muhurtham days, so halls book early. Vaikasi Visakam is kept as Murugan's birthday, and his temples are crowded that day.

Vaikasi 2016: more

Frequently asked

When does Vaikasi 2016 begin?

Vaikasi 2016 begins on Saturday, 14 May 2016 and ends on Tuesday, 14 June 2016 (32 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Vaikasi?

Yes. Vaikasi 2016 has 5 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 Vaikasi 2016?

Vaikasi 2016 has 5 muhurtham days: Thu 19 May; Thu 26 May; Mon 6 Jun; Wed 8 Jun; Thu 9 Jun.