Kumbha Masam 2013 – Malayalam Kumbham Month in 2013

Kumbha Masam, or Kumbham, is the seventh month in a traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Kumbha Masam in 2013 begins on February 13, 2013 and ends on March 14, 2013. Auspicious days in the month include Attukal Pongala, Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti, Tirunavaya Ekadasi, Kumbha Bharani, Chottanikara Makam and Tiruvilamala Ekadasi.

Mahashivratri is on March 10

The month is of great significance in Bhagavathy Temples in South Kerala. Temple festivals are held in this month. Festivals in all most all the important temples are held during the period.

Full Moon and No Moon Day

• Karthuvavu or Amavasi – March 11.
• Veluthuvavu or full moon day (Purnima) – February 25

Festivals and auspicious days include:

• Temple Festival at Ettumanur Mahadeva Temple begins on February 12, 2013
• Kumbha Bharani – February 16
• Temple Festival at Ettumanur Mahadeva Temple ends on February 21.
• Tirunavaya Ekadasi – February 21
• Guruvayur Sahsrakalasham – February 22
• Temple festival begins at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple – February 23
• Chottanikara Makam – February 25
• Attukal Pongala – February 26
• Guruvayur Festival ends – March 4
• Tiruvillamala Ekadasi – March 8
• Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti – March 12

Next month in Malayalam Calendar is the Meena Masam.