Thula Masam or Thulam month is the 3rd month in traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala and some Malabar regions of Karnataka. In 2021, Thula Masam starts on October 17 and ends on November 15.
Thula Sankramanam marks the beginning of Thula masam in Kerala. On Thula Sankramana day, Sun transits into Thula rashi (Libra zodiac) from Kanni rasi (Virgo zodiac).
Durga Navarathri is the biggest festival in Thula month 2021. Arattu festival at Thiruvananthapuram Ananta Padmanabha Swamy Temple is another major festival celebrated in Thula masam.
Kalpathy Ratholsavam is the famous festival celebrated during Thulam Month in Kerala. Ratholsavam is the major festival of Palakkad Kalpathy Vishwanathaswamy Temple of Kerala.
Important festivals of Thulam Month 2021 & Days of Thulam Masam
Sunday, 17 October 2021 – Tula Sankranti
Tuesday, 19 October 2021 – Kojagara Puja (Kojagari Lakshmi Vrat)
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 – Sharad Purnima
Sunday, 24 October 2021 – Karwa Chauth
Thursday, 28 October 2021 – Ahoi Ashtami
Monday, 1 November 2021 – Rama Ekadashi
Monday, 1 November 2021 – Govatsa Dwadashi
Tuesday, 2 November 2021 – Dhanteras (Dhan Trayodashi)
Wednesday, 3 November 2021 – Kali Chaudas
Thursday, 4 November 2021 – Narak Chaturdashi
Thursday, 4 November 2021 – Diwali (Deepavali)
Thursday, 4 November 2021 – Lakshmi Puja
Friday, 5 November 2021 – Govardhan Puja (Gujarati New Year)
Saturday, 6 November 2021 – Bhaiya Dooj (Bhai Dooj)
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 – Chhath Puja
Saturday, 13 November 2021 – Kansa Vadh
Sunday, 14 November 2021 – Devutthana Ekadashi
Monday, 15 November 2021 – Tulasi Vivah
Thula month coincides with Tamil month of Aippasi masam, Ahwayuja and Kartik months in other lunar Hindu calendars.
Next month in Malayalam calendar is – Vrischika masam or Vrishchikam month.
Dates, days in Thulam Month 2021
17 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 1
18 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 2
19 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 3
20 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 4
21 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 5
22 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 6
23 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 7
24 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 8
25 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 9
26 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 10
27 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 11
28 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 12
29 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 13
30 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 14
31 October 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 15
1 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 16
2 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 17
3 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 18
4 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 19
5 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 20
6 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 21
7 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 22
8 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 23
9 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 24
10 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 25
11 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 26
12 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 27
13 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 28
14 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 29
15 November 2021 – Thulam Month 1197, Day 30