Vaikasi 2018
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Vaikasi 2018 begins on Tuesday, 15 May 2018 and ends on 14 Jun 2018 (31 days); it has 5 muhurtham days, and festivals including Vaikasi Visakam, Agni Nakshatram ends.
Vaikasi 2018 start date
- BeginsVaikasi 1 · Tuesday, 15 May 2018
- EndsVaikasi 31 · Thursday, 14 June 2018
- By 15 May 2018 – 14 Jun 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.
Vaikasi 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.- May20Sun Poosam · Panchami Vaikasi 6 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May25Fri Hastham · Ekadasi Vaikasi 11 Muhurtham time: 9:30 – 10:30 am · Kadagam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- May27Sun Swathi · Thirayodasi Vaikasi 13 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Jun3Sun Uthiradam · Panchami Vaikasi 20 Muhurtham time: 7:30 – 8:30 am · Mithunam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Jun4Mon Thiruvonam · Sashti Vaikasi 21 Muhurtham time: 6:30 – 7:30 am · Rishabam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Vaikasi 2018 festivals and special days
- Mon 28 MayVaikasi Visakam
- Mon 28 MayAgni Nakshatram ends
Vaikasi 2018 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 15 May
- AmavasaiWed 13 Jun
- PournamiTue 29 May
- EkadasiFri 25 May
- EkadasiSun 10 Jun
- PradoshamSun 27 May6:30 – 8:54 pm
- PradoshamMon 11 Jun6:34 – 8:58 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 20 May
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Tue 15 May
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Tue 12 Jun
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 2 Jun
- Masa ShivaratriTue 12 Jun
- Thiruvonam VrathamSun 3 Jun
Vaikasi 2018 Kari Naal
- Mon 21 MayVaikasi 7
- Wed 30 MayVaikasi 16
- Thu 31 MayVaikasi 17
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Vaikasi 2018 Vasthu Naal
- Mon 4 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 2018: more
Frequently asked
When does Vaikasi 2018 begin?
Vaikasi 2018 begins on Tuesday, 15 May 2018 and ends on Thursday, 14 June 2018 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Vaikasi?
Yes. Vaikasi 2018 has 5 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 Vaikasi 2018?
Vaikasi 2018 has 5 muhurtham days: Sun 20 May; Fri 25 May; Sun 27 May; Sun 3 Jun; Mon 4 Jun.