Meena Masam or Meenam month is the 8th month in the traditional Malayalam Calendar or Kollavarsham followed in Kerala. In 2026, Meena Masam starts on March 15 and ends on April 13.
Meenam Masam corresponds with Panguni month in Tamil Calendar, Phalguna and Chaitra month in other Hindu calendars, and March – April in Gregorian calendar.
Meena Sankranti marks the beginning of Meenam month in Kerala. The last day of Meenam month marks the ending of a Malayalam year or Kolla Varsham 1201. The following day is observed as Malayalam Zodiac New Year or Vishu in Kerala.
The actual Malayalam New Year is Chingam 1 (first day of Chingam month).
Auspicious days and Festivals in Meenam Month 2026
Sunday, 15 March 2026 – Papmochani Ekadashi
Sunday, 15 March 2026 – Meena Sankranti
Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri)
Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year)
Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Ugadi (Telugu New Year, Kannada New Year)
Saturday, 21 March 2026 – Gauri Puja
Saturday, 21 March 2026 – Gangaur
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 – Yamuna Chhath
Friday, 27 March 2026 – Sri Rama Navami
Sunday, 29 March 2026 – Kamada Ekadashi
Thursday, 2 April 2026 – Hanuman Jayanti
Monday, 13 April 2026 – Varuthini Ekadashi
Dates & Days in Meenam Masam 2026
15 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 1
16 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 2
17 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 3
18 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 4
19 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 5
20 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 6
21 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 7
22 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 8
23 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 9
24 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 10
25 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 11
26 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 12
27 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 13
28 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 14
29 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 15
30 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 16
31 March 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 17
1 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 18
2 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 19
3 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 20
4 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 21
5 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 22
6 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 23
7 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 24
8 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 25
9 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 26
10 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 27
11 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 28
12 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 29
13 April 2026 – Meenam Masam 1201, Day 30