Karadaiyan Nombu is a Tamil ritual and fasting observed by married women for the well being of their husbands and family. In 2025, the date of Karadaiyan Nombu is March 14 and the time to break the fast is between 5:45 PM and 6:55 PM on March 14. (India Standard Time). The exact time of Panguni Month beginning is at 6:50 PM on March 14 (Indian Standard Time). In United States it is 5:20 AM on March 14 to 8:20 AM of March 14. Australia Time is on March 14 at 11:20 PM. Singapore and Malaysia Time is 9:20 PM on March 14. Karadayan Nonbu is observed at the particular time when the Tamil month Masi ends and Tamil month Panguni begins. The ritual is also known as Karadaiyan Nombu, or Savitri Nombu.
Please note that the exact time of Maasi ending and Panguni starting varies from country to country. So the apt and ideal choice is to consult your temple priest or check with elders or refer your regional Panchangam. The above time is based on Indian calendars and Panchangam.
India Time Panguni Month begins
- Panguni Masam begins at 6:50 PM on March 14, 2025 (IST)
The USA timings are - (Daylight Saving Time Adjusted)
- Panguni Masam begins at 8:20 AM on March 14, 2025 Eastern Standard Time in
- begins at 7:20 AM on March 14, 2025 Central Standard Time in
- begins at 5:20 AM on March 14, 2025 Pacific Standard Time in USA
- begins at 6:20 AM on March 14, 2025 Mountain Standard Time in USA
Singapore
- Panguni Masam begins at 9:20 PM on March 14, 2025
Malaysia
- Panguni Masam begins at 9:20 PM on March 14, 2025
Australia
- Panguni Masam begins at 11:20 PM on March 14, 2025 (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra)
- Panguni Masam begins at 10:50 PM on March 14, 2025 (Adelaide)
- Panguni Masam begins at 9:20 PM on March 14, 2025 (Perth)
The fast is broken and the pooja is to be performed at this time. And the fast is observed from the sunrise on the supposed transition day and ends with the Puja.
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