Meena Masam or Meenam month is the 8th month in the traditional Malayalam Calendar or Kollavarsham followed in Kerala. In 2024, Meena Masam starts on March 14 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. 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 2024
Thursday, 14 March 2024 – Meena Sankranti
Wednesday, 20 March 2024 – Amalaki Ekadashi
Sunday, 24 March 2024 – Holi Festival
Sunday, 24 March 2024 – Holika Dahan
Monday, 25 March 2024 – Rangwali Holi
Monday, 25 March 2024 – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)
Tuesday, 2 April 2024 – Basoda Festival
Tuesday, 2 April 2024 – Sheetala Ashtami
Friday, 5 April 2024 – Papmochani Ekadashi
Monday, 8 April 2024 – Somvati Amavasya
Monday, 8 April 2024 – Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 – Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri)
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 – Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year)
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 – Ugadi (Telugu New Year, Kannada New Year)
Thursday, 11 April 2024 – Gauri Puja
Thursday, 11 April 2024 – Gangaur
Saturday, 13 April 2024 – Chithirai Vishu, Puthandu (Tamil New Year, Solar New Year)
Dates & Days in Meenam Masam 2024
14 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 1
15 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 2
16 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 3
17 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 4
18 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 5
19 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 6
20 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 7
21 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 8
22 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 9
23 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 10
24 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 11
25 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 12
26 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 13
27 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 14
28 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 15
29 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 16
30 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 17
31 March 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 18
1 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 19
2 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 20
3 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 21
4 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 22
5 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 23
6 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 24
7 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 25
8 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 26
9 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 27
10 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 28
11 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 29
12 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 30
13 April 2024 – Meenam Masam, Day 31