Tamil Panchangam - Vakya & Thirukanitha 2013
The Tamil Panchangam. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Tamil solar month and the Thiruvalluvar Aandu year. Positions follow the Thirukanitha (astronomical) method; traditional Vakya almanacs may differ slightly.
February 2013
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Tamil Panchangam 2013 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Tamil Panchangam lists 277 dates in 2013, opening with Sankashti Chaturthi on 1 January and closing with Masik Shivaratri on 31 December. Of these, 216 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 26 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1934 – 1935.
January 2013 Margazhi – Thai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 5 Jan | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 8 Jan | Tue | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 9 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 10 Jan | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 11 Jan | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Jan | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Jan | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Jan | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 13 Jan | Sun | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 14 Jan | Mon | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 15 Jan | Tue | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 15 Jan | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 16 Jan | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 19 Jan | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 22 Jan | Tue | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 22 Jan | Tue | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 24 Jan | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 26 Jan | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 26 Jan | Sat | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 27 Jan | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Jan | Sun | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Jan | Sun | Thaipusam | Shukla Pournami |
February 2013 Thai – Maasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 6 Feb | Wed | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 8 Feb | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 Feb | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 9 Feb | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Feb | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 10 Feb | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 13 Feb | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 14 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 15 Feb | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 17 Feb | Sun | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Sapthami |
| 17 Feb | Sun | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Sapthami |
| 18 Feb | Mon | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Astami |
| 18 Feb | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 21 Feb | Thu | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 23 Feb | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 25 Feb | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Feb | Mon | Masi Magam | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Feb | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
March 2013 Maasi – Panguni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 4 Mar | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 7 Mar | Thu | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Thasami |
| 9 Mar | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 10 Mar | Sun | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 11 Mar | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Mar | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Mar | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Mar | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 15 Mar | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 17 Mar | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 20 Mar | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 23 Mar | Sat | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 24 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 26 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 26 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 27 Mar | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Mar | Wed | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Mar | Wed | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Mar | Wed | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Mar | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 30 Mar | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
April 2013 Panguni – Chithirai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 6 Apr | Sat | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 7 Apr | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 8 Apr | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 9 Apr | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Apr | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 10 Apr | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 10 Apr | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Apr | Thu | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 13 Apr | Sat | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 14 Apr | Sun | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 14 Apr | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 16 Apr | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 18 Apr | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 19 Apr | Fri | Rama Navami | Shukla Astami |
| 22 Apr | Mon | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 23 Apr | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 25 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Apr | Thu | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Apr | Thu | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Apr | Thu | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Apr | Thu | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 28 Apr | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
May 2013 Chithirai – Vaikasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 5 May | Sun | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 7 May | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 May | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 May | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 May | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 May | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 10 May | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 May | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 12 May | Sun | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 14 May | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 15 May | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 18 May | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 19 May | Sun | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 21 May | Tue | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 22 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 23 May | Thu | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 24 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 24 May | Fri | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 24 May | Fri | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 25 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 May | Sun | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 28 May | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 31 May | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
June 2013 Vaikasi – Aani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun | Tue | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 5 Jun | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 6 Jun | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 Jun | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Jun | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Jun | Sat | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Jun | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 12 Jun | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 14 Jun | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 17 Jun | Mon | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Astami |
| 17 Jun | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 19 Jun | Wed | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 21 Jun | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 23 Jun | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jun | Sun | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jun | Sun | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jun | Sun | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Jun | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 26 Jun | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 30 Jun | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
July 2013 Aani – Aadi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul | Wed | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 5 Jul | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 Jul | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 7 Jul | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 7 Jul | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Jul | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Jul | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Jul | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 14 Jul | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 16 Jul | Tue | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Astami |
| 16 Jul | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 18 Jul | Thu | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 19 Jul | Fri | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 22 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Jul | Mon | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Jul | Mon | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Jul | Mon | Guru Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 25 Jul | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 29 Jul | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 31 Jul | Wed | Aadi Krithigai | Krishna Navami |
August 2013 Aadi – Aavani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug | Fri | Aadi Perukku | Krishna Egadashi |
| 2 Aug | Fri | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 4 Aug | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 4 Aug | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 Aug | Tue | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 Aug | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 Aug | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 Aug | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Aug | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 9 Aug | Fri | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 10 Aug | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 12 Aug | Mon | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 12 Aug | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 14 Aug | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 16 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 17 Aug | Sat | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 18 Aug | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 20 Aug | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 20 Aug | Tue | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 21 Aug | Wed | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Pournami |
| 21 Aug | Wed | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 21 Aug | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 21 Aug | Wed | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Aug | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 28 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Astami |
September 2013 Aavani – Purattasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Sun | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 2 Sep | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 3 Sep | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 5 Sep | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Sep | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Sep | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 Sep | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 8 Sep | Sun | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 9 Sep | Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 10 Sep | Tue | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 10 Sep | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 11 Sep | Wed | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shasti |
| 13 Sep | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 15 Sep | Sun | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 17 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 18 Sep | Wed | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 19 Sep | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Sep | Thu | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Sep | Thu | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Sep | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 20 Sep | Fri | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 22 Sep | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 26 Sep | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 30 Sep | Mon | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
October 2013 Purattasi – Aippasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 3 Oct | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 4 Oct | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 4 Oct | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 4 Oct | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 5 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 5 Oct | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 8 Oct | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Oct | Sun | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 13 Oct | Sun | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 13 Oct | Sun | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Navami |
| 15 Oct | Tue | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 16 Oct | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 18 Oct | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Oct | Fri | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Oct | Fri | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Oct | Fri | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 26 Oct | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 30 Oct | Wed | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
November 2013 Aippasi – Karthikai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Fri | Dhanteras | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 1 Nov | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 2 Nov | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 3 Nov | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Nov | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Nov | Sun | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasai |
| 4 Nov | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 5 Nov | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 6 Nov | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 8 Nov | Fri | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shasti |
| 10 Nov | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 13 Nov | Wed | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 14 Nov | Thu | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 14 Nov | Thu | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 15 Nov | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 17 Nov | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Nov | Sun | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Nov | Sun | Karthigai Deepam | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Nov | Sun | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Nov | Sun | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Nov | Sun | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Nov | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 21 Nov | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 25 Nov | Mon | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Sapthami |
| 29 Nov | Fri | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 30 Nov | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
December 2013 Karthikai – Margazhi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 2 Dec | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 2 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 2 Dec | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 3 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 6 Dec | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 7 Dec | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 8 Dec | Sun | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 10 Dec | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 13 Dec | Fri | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 14 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 16 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 16 Dec | Mon | Dhanurmasam Begins | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 16 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 17 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Dec | Tue | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Dec | Wed | Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 21 Dec | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 25 Dec | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 28 Dec | Sat | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 30 Dec | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 31 Dec | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
What happened in the sky in 2013
Beyond the dates the Tamil Panchangam lists, 2013 brought 5 eclipses - 2 solar and 3 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Puthandu (Tamil New Year) fell on 14 April, 1 day earlier in the year than in 2012 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2013
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Tamil date | Seen from India |
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| 26 Apr 1:37 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Chithirai Thiruvizha | Chithirai Krishna Pirathamai | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 10 May 5:55 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days before Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Chithirai Amavasai | Not visible |
| 25 May 9:40 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Buddha Purnima | Vaikasi Pournami | Not visible |
| 19 Oct 5:20 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Sharad Purnima | Aippasi Krishna Pirathamai | Penumbral only |
| 3 Nov 6:16 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Aippasi Amavasai | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2013
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 7:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Tamil Panchangam 2013
How many festivals and vrats does the Tamil Panchangam list in 2013?
The Tamil Panchangam lists 277 dates in 2013, of which 216 are vrats. The first is Sankashti Chaturthi on Tuesday, 1 January 2013, and the last is Masik Shivaratri on Tuesday, 31 December 2013.
What are the main festival dates in the Tamil Panchangam for 2013?
The first major observances of 2013 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Sunday, 13 January 2013
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Monday, 14 January 2013
- Mattu Pongal - Tuesday, 15 January 2013
- Thaipusam - Sunday, 27 January 2013
- Vasant Panchami - Thursday, 14 February 2013
- Ratha Saptami - Sunday, 17 February 2013
Which month of 2013 has the most observances in the Tamil Panchangam?
November 2013 is the fullest month with 26 dates, including Dhanteras, Masik Shivaratri, Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan), Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Ishti, Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej.
Which traditional year does 2013 correspond to in the Tamil Panchangam?
The Gregorian year 2013 spans Shaka Samvat 1934 – 1935. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Did 2013 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2013 had twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Were there any eclipses in 2013?
2013 had 5 eclipses:
- 26 April 2013 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 10 May 2013 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 25 May 2013 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 19 October 2013 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 3 November 2013 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these was kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2013?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2013:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mithuna on 31 May 2013
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
How do I see the tithi and nakshatra for a specific date in 2013?
Use the month grid above: pick a month from the selector, then tap any day to open its full panchang - tithi with start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Set your city in the box at the top first, because these timings are sunrise-based and shift with location. The Tamil Panchangam - Vakya & Thirukanitha opens on the current month.
About the Tamil Panchangam - Vakya & Thirukanitha
The Tamil Panchangam. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Tamil solar month and the Thiruvalluvar Aandu year. Positions follow the Thirukanitha (astronomical) method; traditional Vakya almanacs may differ slightly.
Each day lists its tithi and paksha, the nakshatra, the weekday (vaar) and any festivals or vrats. Tap any day to see the full panchang for that date - tithi start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Use the month and year selectors to browse any year in the archive or plan ahead into the coming years.
This calendar names the tithi and festivals for each day. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and muhurat windows on a chosen date, open the Panchang. Other regional calendars are on the Calendars index. Fast stories live under Vrat Katha.
