Vaikasi 2023

Sobakruthu year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

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

Vaikasi 2023 begins on Monday, 15 May 2023 and ends on 15 Jun 2023 (32 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Agni Nakshatram ends, Vaikasi Visakam.

Vaikasi 2023 start date

BeginsVaikasi 1 · Monday, 15 May 2023
EndsVaikasi 32 · Thursday, 15 June 2023
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.15 May 2023 – 14 Jun 2023

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 2023 muhurtham dates

7 muhurtham days: 4

valarpirai

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

, 3 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 2023 festivals and special days

Mon 29 MayAgni Nakshatram ends
Sat 3 JunVaikasi Visakam

Vaikasi 2023 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiFri 19 May
PournamiSat 3 Jun
EkadasiMon 15 May
EkadasiWed 31 May
EkadasiWed 14 Jun
PradoshamWed 17 May6:28 – 8:52 pm
PradoshamThu 1 Jun6:31 – 8:55 pm
PradoshamThu 15 Jun6:35 – 8:59 pm
Sashti VrathamThu 25 May
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Fri 19 May
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 15 Jun
Sankatahara ChathurthiWed 7 Jun
Masa ShivaratriThu 18 May
Thiruvonam VrathamThu 8 Jun

Vaikasi 2023 Kari Naal

Sun 21 MayVaikasi 7
Tue 30 MayVaikasi 16
Wed 31 MayVaikasi 17

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

Vaikasi 2023 Vasthu Naal

Sun 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 2023: more

Frequently asked

When does Vaikasi 2023 begin?

Vaikasi 2023 begins on Monday, 15 May 2023 and ends on Thursday, 15 June 2023 (32 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Vaikasi?

Yes. Vaikasi 2023 has 7 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 2023?

Vaikasi 2023 has 7 muhurtham days: Mon 22 May; Wed 24 May; Thu 25 May; Thu 1 Jun; Wed 7 Jun; Thu 8 Jun; Fri 9 Jun.