Thula Masam or Thulam month is the 3rd month in traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala and some Malabar regions of Karnataka. In 2023, Thula Masam starts on October 18 and ends on November 16.
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).
Durgashtami, Vijayadashami and Deepavali are the biggest festivals in Thula month 2023. 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 2023 & Days of Thulam Masam
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 – Tula Sankranti
Friday, 20 October 2023 – Saraswati Avahan (Saraswati Puja begins)
Saturday, 21 October 2023 – Saraswati Puja
Sunday, 22 October 2023 – Durga Ashtami
Monday, 23 October 2023 – Maha Navami
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 – Dussehra (Dasara, Vijaya Dashami)
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 – Papankusha Ekadashi
Saturday, 28 October 2023 – Kojagara Puja (Kojagari Lakshmi Vrat)
Saturday, 28 October 2023 – Sharad Purnima
Saturday, 28 October 2023 – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)
Wednesday, 1 November 2023 – Karwa Chauth
Sunday, 5 November 2023 – Ahoi Ashtami
Thursday, 9 November 2023 – Govatsa Dwadashi
Thursday, 9 November 2023 – Rama Ekadashi
Friday, 10 November 2023 – Dhanteras (Dhan Trayodashi)
Saturday, 11 November 2023 – Kali Chaudas
Sunday, 12 November 2023 – Narak Chaturdashi
Sunday, 12 November 2023 – Diwali (Deepavali)
Sunday, 12 November 2023 – Lakshmi Puja
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 – Govardhan Puja (Gujarati New Year)
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 – Bhaiya Dooj (Bhai Dooj)
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 2023
18 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 1
19 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 2
20 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 3
21 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 4
22 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 5
23 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 6
24 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 7
25 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 8
26 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 9
27 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 10
28 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 11
29 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 12
30 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 13
31 October 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 14
1 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 15
2 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 16
3 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 17
4 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 18
5 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 19
6 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 20
7 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 21
8 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 22
9 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 23
10 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 24
11 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 25
12 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 26
13 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 27
14 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 28
15 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 29
16 November 2023 – Thulam Month 1199, Day 30