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.
Tamil Panchangam 2043 opens in April during Shaka Samvat 1965 (Rudhirodgari) of the Hindu calendar.
April 2043
Shaka Samvat 1965 (Rudhirodgari)
Kaliyugam 5143 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2073 · Kaliyugam 5144 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2074
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Festivals & Vrats in April 2043
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Kalashtami Vrat
Tithi 11:59 AM, Apr 2 – 12:55 PM, Apr 3
A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
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Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:01 PM, Apr 5 – 11:36 AM, Apr 6
The Ekadashi that "destroys sins", observed as the lunar year draws to a close.
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Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 9:53 AM, Apr 7 – 7:04 AM, Apr 8
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Tithi 7:04 AM, Apr 8 – 4:00 AM, Apr 9
The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
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Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 4:00 AM, Apr 9 – 12:43 AM, Apr 10
The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
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Darsha Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 4:00 AM, Apr 9 – 12:43 AM, Apr 10
The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 4:00 AM, Apr 9 – 12:43 AM, Apr 10
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
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Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri
Tithi 12:36 AM, Apr 10 – 9:02 PM, Apr 10
The lunar new year of the Deccan and Maharashtra; the nine nights of Chaitra Navratri begin.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 12:36 AM, Apr 10 – 9:02 PM, Apr 10
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat
Tithi 5:21 PM, Apr 11 – 1:54 PM, Apr 12
A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Swayambhuva Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya.
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Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 1:48 PM, Apr 12 – 10:43 AM, Apr 13
A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
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Puthandu (Tamil New Year)
Tithi 10:31 AM, Apr 13 – 7:58 AM, Apr 14
The Tamil solar new year begins as the Sun enters Mesha; homes are decorated with kolam and the Maruvilakku.
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Skanda Shashthi Vrat
Tithi 7:58 AM, Apr 14 – 5:45 AM, Apr 15
A vrat dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan / Skanda).
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Masik Durgashtami Vrat
Tithi 4:10 AM, Apr 16 – 2:59 AM, Apr 17
A monthly fast and worship of Goddess Durga on the bright eighth tithi.
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Rama Navami
Tithi 3:17 AM, Apr 17 – 2:49 AM, Apr 18
The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions.
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Kamada Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:34 AM, Apr 19 – 4:24 AM, Apr 20
The wish-fulfilling Ekadashi that opens the new lunar year and grants desires.
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Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 6:04 AM, Apr 21 – 8:11 AM, Apr 22
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat
Tithi 10:24 AM, Apr 23 – 12:52 PM, Apr 24
The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 10:24 AM, Apr 23 – 12:52 PM, Apr 24
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
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Hanuman Jayanti
Tithi 10:24 AM, Apr 23 – 12:52 PM, Apr 24
The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, marked with readings of the Hanuman Chalisa.
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Chithirai Thiruvizha
Tithi 10:24 AM, Apr 23 – 12:52 PM, Apr 24
Madurai's Chithirai festival peaks on the Chitra full moon of the Tamil month Chithirai with the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 10:24 AM, Apr 23 – 12:52 PM, Apr 24
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat
Tithi 10:24 AM, Apr 23 – 12:52 PM, Apr 24
A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Swarochisha Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Chaitra Purnima.
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 8:19 PM, Apr 27 – 10:31 PM, Apr 28
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
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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.
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