Chithirai Masam 2026 | Chithirai Month in Tamil Calendar

Chithirai Masam 2026, Chithirai Month 2026 in Tamil Calendar. The first day of Chithirai masam marks the beginning of Tamil New Year (Varusha).

Chithirai Masam or Chitirai month is the first month in the traditional Tamil Panchangam which follows the solar calendar. The 1st day of Chitirai month (Chithirai 1) is celebrated as Tamil New Year which is also known as Chithirai Vishu or Puthandu or Varsha Pirapu. Chithirai is considered as highly auspicious month in Tamil Calendar. In 2026, Chithirai Masam begins on April 14 and ends on May 14. Chithirai Masam of 2026 marks the beginning of Parabhava Varuda of Tamil calendar (Parabhava Nama Varuda).

Chithirai Thiruvizha or Madurai Chithirai Festival, popularly known as Chithirai Brahmotsavam, in Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple is celebrated during this month. Chithirai Pournami is also an auspicious day in Tamil Nadu.

Chithirai masam coincides with Chaitra month and Vaishakha month in traditional lunar calendars followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Chithirai month coincides with Medam month in Malayalam calendar. Next month in Tamil calendar is Vaigasi Masam.

Tamil Festivals in Chithirai Masam 2026

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 – Chithirai Vishu, Puthandu (Tamil New Year, Solar New Year)

Sunday, 19 April 2026 – ParashuRam Jayanti

Sunday, 19 April 2026 – Akshaya Tritiya

Thursday, 23 April 2026 – Ganga Saptami

Saturday, 25 April 2026 – Sita Navami

Monday, 27 April 2026 – Mohini Ekadashi

Thursday, 30 April 2026 – Narasimha Jayanti

Friday, 1 May 2026 – Buddha Purnima

Saturday, 2 May 2026 – Narada Jayanti

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 – Apara Ekadashi

Chithirai Masam 2026 – dates, days, tithis

14 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 1 – Theipirai Tithi

15 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 2 – Theipirai Tithi

16 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 3 – Theipirai Tithi

17 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 4 – Theipirai Tithi

18 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 5 – Valarpirai Tithi

19 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 6 – Valarpirai Tithi

20 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 7 – Valarpirai Tithi

21 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 8 – Valarpirai Tithi

22 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 9 – Valarpirai Tithi

23 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 10 – Valarpirai Tithi

24 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 11 – Valarpirai Tithi

25 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 12 – Valarpirai Tithi

26 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 13 – Valarpirai Tithi

27 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 14 – Valarpirai Tithi

28 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 15 – Valarpirai Tithi

29 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 16 – Valarpirai Tithi

30 April 2026 – Chithirai Masam 17 – Valarpirai Tithi

1 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 18 – Valarpirai Tithi

2 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 19 – Theipirai Tithi

3 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 20 – Theipirai Tithi

4 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 21 – Theipirai Tithi

5 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 22 – Theipirai Tithi

6 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 23 – Theipirai Tithi

7 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 24 – Theipirai Tithi

8 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 25 – Theipirai Tithi

9 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 26 – Theipirai Tithi

10 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 27 – Theipirai Tithi

11 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 28 – Theipirai Tithi

12 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 29 – Theipirai Tithi

13 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 30 – Theipirai Tithi

14 May 2026 – Chithirai Masam 31 – Theipirai Tithi

Chithirai Masam in Previous Years

In 2025, Chithirai Masam begins on April 14 and ends on May 13. Chithirai Masam of 2025 marks the beginning of Vishwavasu Varuda of Tamil calendar (Vishwavasu Nama Varuda).

In 2024, Chithirai Masam begins on April 14 and ends on May 13. Chithirai Masam of 2024 marks the beginning of Krodhi Varuda of Tamil calendar (Krodhi Nama Varuda).

In 2023, Chithirai Masam begins on April 14 and ends on May 14. Chithirai Masam of 2023 marks the beginning of Shobhakruth Varuda of Tamil calendar.

In 2022, Chithirai Masam begins on April 14 and ends on May 14. Chithirai Masam of 2022 marks the beginning of Shubhakruth Varuda of Tamil calendar.

In 2021, Chithirai Masam begins on April 14 and ends on May 14. Chithirai Masam of 2021 marks the beginning of Plava Varuda of Tamil calendar.

In 2020, Chithirai Masam begins on April 14 and ends on May 13.

In 2019, Chithirai Masam begins on April 14 and ends on May 14.