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.
Chithirai festival 2012 in madurai meenakshi temple has begun on 8 April and will end on 20 April. Meenakshi Tirukalyanam date in 2012 is 16 April.
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