| Event | Month | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amavasai | January | 24 |
| Pournami | January | 10 |
| Sankatahara Chaturthi | January | 13 |
| Sashti | January | 31 |
| Thiruvonam | January | 25 |
| Ekadashi | January | 6 & 20 |
| Pradosham | January | 8 & 22 |
| Shivratri | January | 23 |
| Karthigai | January | 6 |
| Date | Day | Govt. Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday | New Year |
| 15 | Wednesday | Pongal |
| 16 | Thursday | Thiruvalluvar Day |
| 17 | Friday | Uzhavar Thirunal |
| 26 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 January, 2020 | Monday | Vaikunta Egadhasi | Hindu |
| 14 January, 2020 | Tuesday | Bogi | Hindu |
| 15 January, 2020 | Wednesday | Thai Pongal | Hindu |
| 16 January, 2020 | Thursday | Maattu Pongal/Thiruvalluvar Day | Hindu |
| 17 January, 2020 | Friday | Uzhavar Thiruna | Hindu |
| 24 January, 2020 | Thursday | Thai Amavasai | Hindu |
| 1 January, 2020 | Wednesday | New Year |
| Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 20 January, 2020 | Monday | |
| 27 January, 2020 | Monday | (valarpirai) |
| 30 January, 2020 | Thursday | (valarpirai) |
January in the English calendar broadly overlaps the Tamil month of Margazhi (ending in mid‑January) and the Tamil month of Thai (mid‑ to late‑January). Margazhi (approximately December 16 – 13) is considered highly spiritual, devotees recite Tiruppavai hymns, perform early morning Bhakti rituals, and observe strict discipline. This month marks Daksinayana, a period when celestial energies are believed to rest before the sun begins its northern journey, called Uttarayana. Thai begins with Thai Pongal, symbolizing the agrarian renewal and cosmic alignment.
Pongal is the central festival that spans late Margazhi and early Thai (typically Jan 13–16). Celebrated across four days Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kanum Pongal it’s a gratitude ritual for the sun, nature, and cattle Tamil Daily Calendar. Bhogi (day 1) focuses on discarding the old. Thai Pongal (day 2) offers the boiled rice dish to Surya (Sun). Mattu Pongal honors cattle and agricultural livestock, often featuring Jallikattu in villages. Kanum Pongal (day 4) is a day for visiting relatives and commemorating Thiruvalluvar Day in Tamil Nadu.
Explore the Tamil Calendar for January 2026, featuring Rahukaalam, Yemagandam, and Kuligai time charts.
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Check out the March 2026 Tamil Calendar, which includes significant dates for Amavasai, Pournami, and Kari Naal, presented in both Tamil and English.
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Explore the June 2026 Tamil Monthly Calendar, which highlights Thiruvonam and Shashti dates, along with a monthly time chart.
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A Tamil monthly calendar typically includes important astrological details such as the Panchangam (lunar and solar calendar), which provides information about the Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (star), Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Auspicious Timings (Muhurtham). It also lists festivals, religious observances, and special days like Ekadashi, Pournami, and Amavasya. The calendar may display details about planetary positions, and horoscopes for the month. Additionally, it includes key agricultural dates and local cultural events. Tamil calendars also highlight lunar months like Chithirai, Aadi, and Thai, providing a spiritual connection to Tamil traditions.
Mrs. Kalavathi has over 35 years of experience in Tamil cultural traditions, calendar calculations, and spiritual observances. Specializing in Panchangam and auspicious date calculations, she has guided countless families in performing important events aligned with cosmic rhythms.Read more about Mrs. Kalavathi’s work.