Chithirai Masam 2016 | Chitirai month 2016 Dates

When is Chitirai month in 2016?, Chithirai Masam Dates, Tamil Chitirai month Dates, Chithirai Masam tamil calender

There are 12 months in traditional Tamil Hindu calender. First month of this calender is known as Chithirai. This month is considered as one of the hottest months. In 2016, this month starts on 14th April and ends on 13th May.

Tamil new year festival (Puthandu/Varusha pirappu) is observed on first day of this month. Chithirai Pournami, Chithirai thiruvizha other major events during this month. A big Car Festival is also held at Tiruvidaimarudur near Kumbakonam on first day of this month.

Auspicious days in this month are

Rama Navami (April 15)
Chithirai Pournami (April 22)
Sankashti Chaturthi (April 25)
Amavasai (May 6)
Masik Karthigai (May 7)
Akshaya Thiruthiyai (May 9)
Vinayaka Chathurti, Ramanuja Jayanthi(May 10)
Sankara Jayanti (May 11)

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