Thiruvathira Festival 2021 | Thiruvathirai in Dhanu Month in Kerala

Thiruvathira Festival is an important celebration in Kerala. In 2021, Thiruvathira festival date is December 20. Also known as Arudra Darisanam, this festival falls on Thiruvathira Nakshatram day in Dhanu Month of Malayalam calendar.

On the same day in Tamil Nadu, Arudra Darisanam is celebrated. It is the special day for Shiva Puja. The literal meaning of ‘Thiruvathira’ also says as it is the best day for Lord Shiva Puja.

Married women pray to Lord Shiva for health and longevity of their husbands. Unmarried girls offer special prayers to get good husbands.

‘Thiruvathira Pattu’ (a song sung during Thiruvathirai), ‘Thiruvathirakkali’ or ‘Kaikottikali’ (a dance form performed during Thiruvathira) and ‘Pathirapoochoodal’ are the several aspects of cultural extravaganza of Thiruvathira festival in Kerala.

The first Thiruvathira festival after marriage for a couple (mainly woman) is known as ‘Puthen Thiruvathira’ or ‘Poothiruvathira’. It has great significance in terms of celebrations.

Thiruvathira festival is also associated with ‘Tharakasura Samharam’ by Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya). Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi, Subramanya Swamy and Kamadeva are worshipped on this festival.

Panchangam, 20 December 2021

Suryodayam(Sunrise) : 06:47 AM
Suryastama(Sunset) : 05:29 PM
Chandrodayam(Moonrise) : 06:24 PM
Chandrastama(Moonset) : 07:40 AM

Today’s Panchangam:

Tithi : Pratipada upto 12:36 PM Dwitiya
Nakshatra : Ardra upto 07:46 PM Punarvasu
Yoga : Shukla upto 10:59 AM Brahma
Karana : Kaulava upto 12:36 PM Taitila upto 01:47 AM, Dec 21 Garaja
Weekday : Somawara
Paksha : Krishna Paksha

Samvat:

Shaka Samvat : 1943 Plava
Chandramasa : Pausha – Purnimanta Margashirsha – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2078 Aananda
Gujarati Samvat : 2078 Pramadi

Shubh Muhurat:

Abhijit : 11:46 AM to 12:29 PM
Amrit Kalam : 08:34 AM to 10:21 AM

Time to avoid:

Rahu Kalam : 08:07 AM to 09:27 AM
Yamaganda : 10:48 AM to 12:08 PM
Gulikai Kalam : 01:28 PM to 02:49 PM
Dur Muhurtam : 12:29 PM to 01:12 PM 02:38 PM to 03:21 PM
Varjyam :

Thiruvathira Festival in Previous Years

In 2020, Thiruvathira festival date is January 10 & December 30.

In 2018, Thiruvathira festival date is January 2 & December 23.

In 2017, Thiruvathira festival date was January 11.

In 2015, Thiruvathira festival date was January 5 & December 26.

In 2013, Thiruvathira festival date was December 18.

In 2012, Thiruvathira festival date was January 8 & December 28.