| Event | Month | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amavasai (அமாவாசை) | January | 7 |
| Pournami (பௌர்ணமி) | January | 22 |
| Sankatahara Chaturthi (சங்கடஹர சதுர்த்தி) | January | 25 |
| Sashti (சஷ்டி) | January | 13 |
| Thiruvonam (திருவோணம்) | January | 9 |
| Ekadashi (ஏகாதசி) | January | 3 & 18 & 19 |
| Pradosham (பிரதோஷம்) | January | 5 & 20 |
| Shivratri (சிவராத்திரி) | January | 6 |
| Krithigai (கிருத்திகை) | January | 17 |
| Date | Day | Govt. Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday | New Year Day |
| 15 | Friday | Pongal |
| 16 | Saturday | Mattu Pongal / Thiruvallar Day |
| 17 | Sunday | Uzhavar Thirunal |
| 22 | Friday | Thaipoosam |
| 26 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January, 2027 | Friday | New Year | christian |
| 3 January, 2027 | Sunday | Aarudra Darshanam | Hindu |
| 6 January, 2027 | Wednesday | Epiphany | christian |
| 7 January, 2027 | Thursday | Tyagarajar Aradhanai | Hindu |
| 11 January, 2027 | Monday | Vaikunda Ekadashi | Hindu |
| 13 January, 2027 | Wednesday | Koodaravalli | Hindu |
| 14 January, 2027 | Thursday | Bhogi | Hindu |
| 15 January, 2027 | Friday | Pongal Festival | Hindu |
| 16 January, 2027 | Saturday | Mattu Pongal | Hindu |
| 16 January, 2027 | Saturday | Uzavar Thirunaal | Hindu |
| 22 January, 2027 | Friday | Thai Poosam | Hindu |
| 23 January, 2027 | Saturday | Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune) | Muslim |
| Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 20 January, 2027 | Wednesday | (valarpirai) |
| 28 January, 2027 | Thursday |
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 2027, featuring Rahukaalam, Yemagandam, and Kuligai time charts.
Discover the February 2027 Tamil Monthly Calendar, highlighting important dates for Pradosham and Sankatahara Chaturthi, along with weekly and monthly patterns.
Check out the March 2027 Tamil Calendar, which includes significant dates for Amavasai, Pournami, and Kari Naal, presented in both Tamil and English.
View the April 2027 Tamil Monthly Calendar featuring a list of Hindu, Christian, and Muslim festivals, as well as government holidays.
Find the Tamil Monthly Calendar for May 2027, complete with Subha Horai and Graha Horai daily time charts.
Explore the June 2027 Tamil Monthly Calendar, which highlights Thiruvonam and Shashti dates, along with a monthly time chart.
Discover the Tamil Calendar for July 2027, featuring important dates for Ekadashi, Karthikai, and Krithigai.
Check the August 2027 Tamil Monthly Calendar, which includes dates for Vastu rituals, Manai Adi Shasthiram, and auspicious dates for house and building construction.
View the September 2027 Tamil Monthly Calendar, showcasing important dates for Madha Shivratri and Maha Shivratri.
Explore the October 2027 Tamil Monthly Calendar, featuring key dates for Ashtami and Navami, along with a brief overview of the month.
Find essential fasting dates (Viratham Naatkal) in Hinduism according to the Tamil Monthly Calendar and Panchangam for November 2027.
Check the December 2027 Tamil Monthly Calendar, which includes monthly Rasi Palan for each zodiac sign.
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.