Chithirai is the first month in a traditional Tamil Calendar followed in Tamil Nadu. The first day or Chithirai 1 is observed as New Year by many Hindu Tamil communities. Chithirai Month in 2025 begins on April 14 and ends on May 14. Some of the important and auspicious days in the month include Chithirai festival at Madurai Meenakshi Temple and Pournami.
Chithirai Pournami and Amavasai
Chithirai Amavasya is on April 27
Pournami, or full moon day, in Chithirai month is on May 12
Thirukalyanam or Celestial Wedding Festival at
Ekadasi Fasting dates in Chithirai Masam are April 24 and May 8
Pradosham Fasting dates in Chithirai Masam are April 25 and May 9
Pradosham Fasting dates in Chithirai Masam are April 25 and May 9
Festival and Auspicious dates in Chithirai Month 2025
- Pillayar Sankatahara Chaturthi is on April 16
- Sashti – May 3
- Chithirai Pournami – May 12
The next month in Tamil Calendar is the Vaigasi Masam.