Sunday, March 22, 2026

Thiruthani Murugan Masi Brahmotsavam Vizha 2027 Schedule - Tiruttani Valli Thirukalyanam Festival Dates

Thiruthani Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Thirukovil, Maasi Brahmotsavam Thiruvizha - Valliyammai Thirukalyanam Festival Dates is given below

February 11, 2027 - Thursday
-- Night 7 pm - Anugnyai, Angurarpanam, Vinayagar Veedhi Ula

February 12, 2027 - Friday - Day 1
-- Morning: am to am - Lagnam - Kodiyetram
-- Night: 7 pm - Kedaya Ula

February 13, 2027 - Saturday - Day 2
-- Morning: 9.30 am - Velli Surya Prabhai
-- Night: 7 pm - Boodha Vahanam

February 14, 2027 - Sunday - Day 3
-- Morning: 9.30 am - Simha Vahanam
-- Night: 7 pm - Aatu Kidai Vahanam

February 15, 2027 - Monday - Day 4
-- Morning: 9.30 am - Pallakku Sevai
-- Night: 7 pm - Velli Naga Vahanam

February 16, 2027 - Tuesday - Day 5
-- Morning: 9.30 am - Anna Vahanam
-- Night: 7 pm - Velli Mayil Vahanam

February 17, 2027 - Wednesday - Day 6
-- Evening: 4.30 pm - Puli Vaganam
-- Night: 7 pm - Yaanai Vaganam

February 18, 2027 - Thursday - Day 7
-- Night - 7 pm - Therottam

February 19, 2027 - Friday - Day 8
-- Morning: 9.30 am - Yaali Vahanam
-- Night: 7 pm - Unjal Sevai in Arumugha Swami Thirukovil
-- Night: After 10 pm - Valliyammi Siraiyeduthal at Valli Mandapam
-- After Midnight: 1 am - Guthirai Vahanam
-- After Midnight: 4 am - Valli Thirukalyanam

February 20, 2027 - Saturday - Day 9
-- Morning: 6 am - Indira Vimanam
-- Evening: 5 pm : Kadamba Podi Vizha
-- Night: 8 pm - Arulmigu Shanmugar Urchavam (Paadhi Sutru)

February 21, 2027 - Sunday - Day 10
-- Morning: 5 am - Theerthavari, Arulmigu Shanmuga Swami Urchavam (Muzhuvathum)
-- Evening: 5 pm - Kedayam, Urchavar Abhishekam (near Thirukulam)
-- Night: Kodiyirakkam

February 22, 2027 - Monday
-- Evening: 7 pm - Saptavaranam, Kadambari Vizha

Sri Valli Kalayanam is held in Maasi Month in Tiruttani Sri Subramanya Swami Thirukovil

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Amavasya April 17, 2026 - Amavasai Time, Date - Amavasya Timings This Month

Note: Timings in Indian Standard Time (IST). - 2026-2027 dates of Amavasya as per Tamil Panchangam is given below. In some parts Amavasya Vrat is observed one day earlier or later.

17 April 2026 - Friday - Amavasai


Time: 7.27 pm (16-4-2026) to 5.42 pm (17-4-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Amavasya Tithi starts at 7.27 pm IST (on Thursday Night - 16 April 2026)

- Amavasya Tithi ends at 5.42 pm IST (on Friday Evening - 17 April 2026)

Note:
- Bodhayana Amavasya is on April 16, 2026 (Thursday) - (Followers of Bodhayana Dharma Shastra observe Amavasyai Rituals one day earlier this month)

Next Amavasya Dates:


16 May 2026 - Saturday - Amavasya
Timing: 4.28 am (16-5-2026) to 2.13 am (17-5-2026)

14 June 2026 - Sunday - Amavasya
Timings: 11.56 am (14-6-2026) to 9.29 am (15-6-2026)

14 July 2026 - Tuesday - Amavasya
Timing: 6.49 pm (13-7-2026) to 4.29 pm (14-7-2026)
Note:
- Bodhayana Amavasya is on July 13, 2026 (Monday) - (Followers of Bodhayana Dharma Shastra observe Amavasyai Rituals one day earlier this month)

12 August 2026 - Wednesday - Amavasya - Aadi Amavasai
Timing: 2.02 am (12-8-2026) to 12.07 am (13-8-2026)
Note:
- As per Hindi Calendar, Hariyali Amavasya is on August 12, 2026 (Wednesday). It is also called as Sawan Amavasya

10 September 2026 - Thursday - Amavasya
Timing: 10.46 am (10-9-2026) to 9.30 am (11-9-2026)

10 October 2026 - Saturday - Mahalaya Amavasya
Timings: 9.46 pm (9-10-2026) to 9.27 pm (10-10-2026)

8 November 2026 - Sunday - Amavasya
Timing: 11.46 am (8-11-2026) to 12.32 pm (9-11-2026)
Note: Diwali / Deepavali is celebrated in Tamil Nadu on November 8, 2026 (Sunday)

8 December 2026 - Tuesday - Amavasya
Timing: 4.44 am (8-12-2026) to 6.26 am (9-12-2026)

7 January 2027 - Thursday - Amavasya
Timings: 12.00 am (7-1-2027) to 2.08 am (8-1-2027)

6 February 2027 - Saturday - Amavasya - Thai Amavasai
Timing: 7.48 pm (5-2-2027) to 9.39 pm (6-2-2027)
Note:
- Mauni Amavasya is on 6 February, 2027 (Saturday).

8 March 2027 - Monday - Amavasya
Timings: 2.08 pm (7-3-2027) to 3.09 pm (8-3-2027)
Note:
- Bodhayana Amavasya is on March 7, 2027 (Sunday) - (Followers of Bodhayana Dharma Shastra observe Amavasyai Rituals one day earlier this month)
- MahaShivRatri is celebrated on March 6, 2027 (Saturday)

6 April 2027 - Tuesday - Amavasya
Timing: 5.46 am (6-4-2027) to 5.43 am (7-4-2026)

6 May 2027 - Thursday - Amavasya
Timings: 6.16 pm (5-5-2027) to 5.13 pm (6-5-2027)

Nomenclature and Significance:


- Amavasya is no/new moon day. There will be 12 to 13 Amavasya days every year.

- On the day of Amavasya, followers of Sanatana Dharm (Hindu Religion) will go to sacred water bodies like rivers, seashore, lake etc take holy dip in the water bodies, offer Pitru Tharpanam i.e., oblations to their departed ancestors and do Annadhanam

- On some occasions, followers of Bodhayana Sutras observe Amavasyai Rituals one day earlier, which are mentioned in 'Note' section given above.

- In Tamil Nadu, on Thai Amavasai, Aadi Amavasai, Mahalaya Amavasya - lakhs of Devotees will throng Rameswaram & other Holy Theerthas to offer Pitru Tharpanam.

- Thai Amavasai comes in the month of Jan-Feb and is the 1st Amavasai after Uttranayana Punya Kaalam (Northern Journey of Sun).

- Aadi Amavasai comes in the month of Jul-Aug and is the 1st Amavasai after Dakshinayanam Punya Kaalam (Southern Journey of Sun).

- Pitru Paksh Mahalaya Amavasai comes in the month of Sep-Oct during Sharan Navratri. In some parts of the Country, Mahalaya Amavasya is also called as Peddala Amavasya

- Whenever Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) occurs, it happens on the day of Amavasya.

- Amavasya coming on Monday is called as Somvati Amavasya. It is also called as Amasomavaram or Ama Somavara Vratham in other parts

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Masa Shivaratri April 2026 Date - Maasa Sivaratri Viratham This Month

15 April 2026 - Wednesday - Masa Shivaratri


Telugu / Kannada Month: Chaithra - Krishna Paksha

Tamil Month: April 15th is Chithirai Maasam 2nd Day (Wednesday) - Theipirai

Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi Time: 8.51 pm (15-4-2026) to 7.27 pm (16-4-2026)

Note:
-- Shivratri Vrata is observed on the day on when Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi thithi is there after 45 Nazhigai / Ghati (i.e., after 12 am Midnight)

Next Masa Shivaratri Dates


15 May 2026 - Friday - Masa Shivratri
Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Timing: 6.32 am (15-5-2026) to 4.28 am (16-5-2026)
Telugu / Kannada Month: Vaishakha
Tamil Month: Vaikasi

13 June 2026 - Saturday - Masa Shivaratri
Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Timing: 2.19 pm (13-6-2026) to 11.56 am (14-6-2026)
Telugu / Kannada Month: Adhik Jyeshta - Purushottam Maas
Tamil Month: Vaikasi

12 July 2026 - Sunday - Masa Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Nija Jyeshta
Tamil Month: Aani

11 August 2026 - Tuesday - Masik Shivratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Ashadha
Tamil Month: Aadi

9 September 2026 - Wednesday - Masa Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Shravana
Tamil Month: Avani

8 October 2026 - Thursday - Masa Sivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Bhadrapada (Bhadra)
Tamil Month: Puratasi

7 November 2026 - Saturday - Masik Shiva Ratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Ashwayuja / Asvina
Tamil Month: Aippasi

7 December 2026 - Monday - Masik Shivarathri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Karthika / Kartika
Tamil Month: Karthigai

5 January 2027 - Tuesday - Masa Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Margashirsa
Tamil Month: Margazhi

4 February 2027 - Thursday - Masa Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Pausha
Tamil Month: Thai

6 March 2027 - Saturday - MahaShivratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Magha
Tamil Month: Maasi

5 April 2027 - Monday - Masa Siva Ratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Phalguna
Tamil Month: Panguni

4 May 2027 - Tuesday - Masik Shivaratri
Telugu / Kannada Month: Chaithra
Tamil Month: Chithirai

- During Shivaratri special abhishekam, aarti and pujas are done for Lord Shiva. On Mahashivratri lakhs of devotees will have darshan in Dwadasha Jyotirling Mandir

- The 12 Jyotirling Mandir are 1) Somnath in Gujarat, 2) Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy, 3) Ujjain Mahakaleshwar, 4) Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, 5) Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga, 6) Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, 7) Kashi Vishwanath Mandir in Varanasi, 8) Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, 9) Rameswaram, 10) Tryambakeshwar in Nashik Maharashtra, 11) Kedarnath, 12) Dhisaneshvar - Grishneshwar

- Masik Shivaratri Vrat is observed every month on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi day. - Masik means monthly - Krishna Paksha means dark fortnight called 'Theipirai' in Tamil i.e., the fortnight that comes after Pournami / Purnima

Note: Dates of Masik Shivaratri is given above. In some parts Monthly Shivaratri Vrat is observed one day earlier or later. Timings of Chaturdashi Tithi given above are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Timings are as per Tamil Panchangam

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Pradosham March 2026 Date & Time - Prathosam This Month Dates & Timings

30 March 2026 - Monday - Pradosham


Tamil Month - March 30th is Panguni Maasam 16th Day (Monday) - Valarpirai

Shukla Paksha 'Trayodashi' Tithi Time: 8.07 am (30-3-2026) to 7.28 am (31-3-2026)

Pradosha Kalam:


Note: In Temples, special Pradosha Kaala Abhishekam, Puja, Deeparadhanai is done to Lord Shiva on the day when Trayodashi Tithi is present in the evening twilight period. Pradosham Kalam is approximately 1.5 hours before and after Sunset (total duration 3 hours). In most Temples in Tamil Nadu Pradosha Shiva Pooja is done from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm IST in the evening

15 April 2026 - Wednesday - Pradosham


Tamil Month - April 15th is Chithirai Masam 2nd Day (Wednesday) - Theipirai

Krishna Paksha 'Trayodashi' Tithi Time: 9.50 pm (14-4-2026) to 8.51 pm (15-4-2026)

Next Pradosham Dates:


29 April 2026 - Wednesday - Pradosham
(Chithirai - Valarpirai)

14 May 2026 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Chithirai - Theipirai)

28 May 2026 - Thursday - Prathosam
(Vaikasi - Valarpirai)

12 June 2026 - Friday - Pradosham
(Vaikasi - Theipirai)

27 June 2026 - Saturday - Shani Prathosam
(Aani - Valarpirai)

12 July 2026 - Sunday - Prathosam
(Ani - Theipirai)

26 July 2026 - Sunday - Pradosham
(Aadi - Valarpirai)

10 August 2026 - Monday - Pradosham
(Aadi - Theipirai)

25 August 2026 - Tuesday - Prathosam
(Avani - Valarpirai)

8 September 2026 - Tuesday - Prathosam
(Aavani - Theipirai)

About Pradosham:


As per Purana, it was during Karthigai Month: Theipirai Trayodashi Tithi Pradosha Kaalam on Saturday, Lord Shiva took the 'Hala Hala Visha' (i.e., the Poison that arose while churning of Milk Ocean by Deva & Asura).

Goddess Parvati stopped the poison in the neck of Lord Shiva. The neck of Lord Shiva turned blue. From then on Lord Shiva is called as 'Nilakanda'. When Devas became happy, Lord Shiva danced in between the horns of Nandi Deva.

Hence Special Puja is done to Lord Shiva on every Trayodasi Tithi Pradosha Kalam. If Pradhosam comes on Saturday it is called as 'Sani Pradosham'.

Next Pradosham Dates:


24 September 2026 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Puratasi - Valarpirai)

8 October 2026 - Thursday - Pradosham
(Purattasi - Theipirai)

23 October 2026 - Friday - Prathosam
(Aippasi - Valarpirai)

6 November 2026 - Friday - Prathosam
(Aipasi - Theipirai)

22 November 2026 - Sunday - Prathosam
(Karthigai - Valarpirai)

6 December 2026 - Sunday - Pradosham
(Karthigai - Theypirai)

21 December 2026 - Monday - Pradosham
(Margazhi - Valarpirai)

5 January 2027 - Tuesday - Pradhosham
(Margazhi - Teipirai)

20 January 2027 - Wednesday - Prathosam
(Thai - Valarpirai)

3 February 2027 - Wednesday - Prathosam
(Thai - Theipirai)

18 February 2027 - Thursday - Pradhosam
(Maasi - Valarpirai)

5 March 2027 - Friday - Prathosam
(Masi - Theipirai)

20 March 2027 - Saturday - Sani Pradosham
(Panguni - Valarpirai)

4 April 2027 - Sunday - Prathosam
(Panguni - Theipirai)

Note:

The dates of Pradosham for the year 2026-2027 given above is as per Tamil Panchangam. In some Temples Prathosam Puja might be held a day earlier or later.

In Sringeri, on the day of on Maha Pradosham: special Rudra Homam, Abhishekam, Deeparadhana are done for Sri Shakti Ganapati

During Pradosham 'Soma Sukta Pradakshinam' of Lord Shiva is done by devotees. In Temples, special Sri Rudra Abhishekam, Pujas, Deeparadhana are done for Lord Shiva and Sri Nandi Deva.

In Tamil Nadu, large number of devotees will have darshan in Madurai Sri Sundareshwarar Thirukovil, Thiruvannamalai Sri Arunachaleshwarar Thirukovil, Mylapore Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Thanjavur Sri Brihadeeshwarar Temple, Tirunelveli Sri Nellaiappar Thirukovil, Thiruvanaikaval Sri Jambukeshwarar Thirukovil and in many Lord Shiva Temples

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Ekadashi Viratham March 2026 Date - Ekadasi Tithi Time This Month

March 29, 2026 - Sunday - Ekadashi

Shukla Paksha Yegathasi - Valarpirai

Name of Ekadasi - Kamada Ekadashi

Ekadashi Tithi Time: from 10.43 am (28-3-2026) to 9.14 am (29-3-2026)

Dwadashi Tithi End Time: 8.07 pm (30-3-2026)

Timings in Detail: (in Indian Standard Time IST)

- Ekadashi Tithi starts at 10.43 am (28 March 2026 - Saturday Forenoon)

- Ekadashi Tithi ends at 9.14 am (29 March 2026 - Sunday Morning)

- Dwadashi Tithi End Time: 8.07 pm (30 March 2026 - Monday Morning)

-- As per Tamil Panchangam - March 29th is Panguni Masam 15th Day (Sunday)

-- Note: March 29th is Sarva Ekadashi (i.e., both Smartha Ekadashi and Vaishnava Ekadasi) as per one of the Tamil Panchangam

-- BAPS Swaminarayan, Gujarat - Ekadashi Date - March 29th - Chaitra Sud Ekadashi : Kamada Ekadashi



April 13, 2026 - Monday - Ekadashi

Krishna Paksha Yegathasi - Theipirai

Name of Ekadasi - Varuthini Ekadashi

Ekadashi Tithi Time: from 10.21 pm (12-4-2026) to 10.20 pm (13-4-2026)

Dwadashi Tithi End Time: 9.50 pm (14-4-2026)

Timings in Detail: (in Indian Standard Time IST)

- Ekadashi Tithi starts at 10.21 pm (12 April 2026 - Sunday Night)

- Ekadashi Tithi ends at 10.20 pm (13 April 2026 - Monday Night)

- Dwadashi Tithi End Time: 9.50 pm (14 April 2026 - Tuesday Night)

-- As per Tamil Panchangam - April 13th is Panguni Masam 30th Day (Monday)

-- Note: April 13th is Sarva Ekadashi (i.e., both Smartha Ekadashi and Vaishnava Ekadasi) as per one of the Tamil Panchangam

-- BAPS Swaminarayan, Gujarat - Ekadashi Date - April 13th - Vaishakh Vad Ekadashi : Varuthuni Ekadashi



Next Ekadashi Dates & Names:


April 27, 2026 - Monday - Mohini Ekadashi
Tithi Time: 9.30 pm (26-4-2026) to 8.50 pm (27-4-2026)

May 13, 2026 - Wednesday - Apara Ekadashi
Tithi Time: 10.41 am (12-5-2026) to 9.42 am (13-5-2026)

May 27, 2026 - Wednesday - Padmini Vishuddha Ekadashi
Tithi Time: 9.01 am (26-5-2026) to 9.18 am (27-5-2026)

June 11, 2026 - Thursday - Parama Shuddha Ekadashi
Tithi Time: 8.22 pm (10-6-2026) to 6.36 pm (11-6-2026)

June 25, 2026 - Thursday - Nirjala Ekadasi (Bhim Ekadashi)
Tithi Time: 9.48 pm (24-6-2026) to 11.00 pm (25-6-2026)

July 10, 2026 - Friday - Yogini Ekadashi
Tithi Time: 4.19 am (10-7-2026) to 2.04 am (11-7-2026)

July 25, 2026 - Saturday - Devshayani Ekadasi

August 9, 2026 - Sunday - Kamika Ekadasi

August 23, 2026 - Sunday - Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

September 7, 2026 - Monday - Aja Ekadasi

September 22, 2026 - Tuesday - Parivartini Ekadasi (Vamana Ekadasi / Jal Jhulni Ekadashi)

October 6, 2026 - Tuesday - Indira Ekadashi

October 22, 2026 - Thursday - Papankusha Ekadashi (Pashankusha Ekadasi)

November 5, 2026 - Thursday - Rama Ekadasi

November 20, 2026 - Friday - Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadasi)
-- Note: Nov 20th, 2026 is Kaisika Ekadasi in Tamil Nadu

December 4, 2026 - Friday - Utpanna Ekadashi (Utpatti Ekadasi)

December 20, 2026 - Sunday - Mokshada Ekadashi
-- Note: Dec 20th, 2026 is Vaikunta Ekadashi in Srirangam, Tirupati etc

January 3, 2027 - Sunday - Saphala Ekadashi (Safala Ekadasi)

January 18, 2027 - Monday - Putrada Ekadasi

February 2, 2027 - Tuesday - Shattila Ekadashi

February 17, 2027 - Wednesday - Jaya Ekadashi
-- Note: Feb 17th, 2027 is observed as Bhishma Ekadashi in South India. (Bhishma Tharpanam is done on Bhishmashtami. The immediate Ekadasi after Tarpanam is named Bhishma Ekadashi in respect of Bhishma Pitamaha)

March 4, 2027 - Thursday - Vijaya Ekadashi

March 18, 2027 - Thursday - Amalaki Ekadasi (Amalaka Ekadashi)

April 2, 2027 - Friday - Papmochani Ekadashi

April 17, 2027 - Saturday - Kamada Ekadasi

May 2, 2027 - Sunday - Varuthini Ekadashi

Will update dates of following Ekadasi in Tamil Nadu soon...
-- Note: around Dec Kaisika Ekadasi in Tamil Nadu

Ekadashi is the eleventh day from no-moon and full moon day. Many devotees will observe fast on Yegathasi.

Devotees will chant Vishnu Sahasranama, do Bhagavan Nama Japa, sing hymns in praise of Lord Vishnu, read Bhagavatam / Purana and perform Pujas to Lord Narayana on Ekadasi

Note: The timings of Tithi given above are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Timings are based on Tamil Panchangam

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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Madurai Sri Meenakshi Amman Thirukovil Kumbabhishekam on September 17, 2026

- Madurai Sri Meenakshi Amman Thirukovil Kumbabhishekam is scheduled to be held on September 17, 2026 (Thursday) between 7.45 am to 8.10 am IST as per press release by TN Government

For more details one can read The Tamil Hindu, Dinamalar, Dina Thanthi and other news media

Note:

- Madurai Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple Chithirai Thiruvizha will be held from April 18, 2026 (Sunday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)

- Madurai Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Thirukovil, Aavani Moolam Puttu Festival will be held from 9th August 2026 (Sunday) to 28th August 2026 (Friday). Enactment of Thiruvilayadal Leelai of Sri Sundareshwarar will be the main Thiruvizha apart from Vahana Sevas, Satta Ther and other spiritual Thiruvizha

Full dates and timings of Madurai Chithirai Festival & Avani Thiruvizha are updated in this blog.

Friday, March 13, 2026

Vishakha Nakshatra This Month - April 5, 2026 - Visakam Natchathiram Time & Date

Note: Vishakha Nakshatra Timings given below is in Indian Standard Time (IST). - Visakam Natchathiram Timings based on Tamil Panchangam.

5 April 2026 - Sunday - Visakam Nakshatra


Time: 9.15 pm (4-4-2026) to 11.37 pm (5-4-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Visakam Natchathiram starts at 9.15 pm IST (on Saturday Night - 4 April 2026)

- Visagam Natchathiram ends at 11.37 pm IST (on Sunday Night - 5 April 2026)

Tamil Month: April 5th is Panguni Maasam 22nd Day (Sunday)

Next Visakam Nakshatra Dates


2 May 2026 - Saturday - Vishakha Nakshatra
Timing: 4.40 am (2-5-2026) to 6.59 am (3-5-2026)
Tamil Month: Chithirai

30 May 2026 - Saturday - Visakam Natchathiram
Timing: 12.09 pm (29-5-2026) to 2.24 pm (30-5-2026)
Tamil Month: Vaikasi
Note: In Tamil Nadu Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated on 30 May, 2026 (Sat)

26 June 2026 - Friday - Vishakha Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aani

23 July 2026 - Thursday - Visakam Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Aadi

19 August 2026 - Wednesday - Vishakha Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aavani

16 September 2026 - Wednesday - Visakam Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Aavani

13 October 2026 - Tuesday - Vishakha Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Purattasi

9 November 2026 - Monday - Vishakha Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Aippasi

7 December 2026 - Monday - Visakam Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Karthigai

3 January 2027 - Sunday - Vishakha Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Margazhi

30 January 2027 - Saturday - Visakam Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Thai

27 February 2027 - Saturday - Vishakha Nakshatra
Tamil Month: Masi

26 March 2027 - Friday - Visakam Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Panguni

22 April 2027 - Thursday - Vishakha Natchathiram
Tamil Month: Chithirai

Nomenclature & Significance:


- 'Visakam' is the name of one of the 27 Nakshatras. It is also called as 'Vishakha' Nakshatra

- There will be 13 to 14 Visakam Nakshatram Days in a Year.

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