Makara Masam, or Makaram, is the sixth month in a traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Makara Masam in 2026 begins on January 15, 2026 and ends on February 12, 2026.
Other important festivals and auspicious days in the month include Makara Chovva or the first Tuesday in Makara month.
Makara Bharani is a major festival day at Goddess Bhagavathi Temples in Kerala and is on January 27.
Thaipusam dedicated to Lord Subramanya is on February 1.
Thaipusam dedicated to Lord Subramanya is on February 1.
Fasting - Vavu - Pournami
Amavasya (Karutha Vavu) is on January 18Purnima or full moon day (Velutha Vavu) is on February 1
Ekadasi Fasting dates are January 29.
Pradosham dates are January 16 and January 30
Shasti fasting is on January 24
Next month in Malayalam Calendar is the Kumbha Masam.