Our Tamil Calendar Converter helps you convert between Gregorian (English) dates and traditional Tamil calendar dates. Essential for festivals, auspicious days, and cultural events.
Understanding the Tamil Calendar
The Tamil calendar (தமிழ் நாட்காட்டி) is based on:
- Solar months: 12 months based on sun's position in zodiac
- Tamil year: Follows 60-year cycle with unique names
- Festivals: Tied to lunar and solar positions
Tamil Months (தமிழ் மாதங்கள்)
| Tamil Month | Gregorian Months |
|---|---|
| சித்திரை (Chithirai) | Apr-May |
| வைகாசி (Vaikasi) | May-Jun |
| ஆனி (Aani) | Jun-Jul |
| ஆடி (Aadi) | Jul-Aug |
| ஆவணி (Aavani) | Aug-Sep |
| புரட்டாசி (Purattasi) | Sep-Oct |
| ஐப்பசி (Aippasi) | Oct-Nov |
| கார்த்திகை (Karthigai) | Nov-Dec |
| மார்கழி (Margazhi) | Dec-Jan |
| தை (Thai) | Jan-Feb |
| மாசி (Maasi) | Feb-Mar |
| பங்குனி (Panguni) | Mar-Apr |
How to Use the Converter
Step 1: Select Date
Choose any Gregorian date using the calendar picker.
Step 2: View Tamil Date
Instantly see the corresponding Tamil date including:
- Tamil day (திதி)
- Tamil month (மாதம்)
- Tamil year name (வருடம்)
- Star/Nakshatra (நட்சத்திரம்)
Step 3: Check Festivals
See any Tamil festivals or auspicious days on that date.
Common Uses
- Find festival dates: Pongal, Deepavali, Tamil New Year
- Wedding planning: Check auspicious dates
- Birthday conversion: Find Tamil birth date
- Cultural events: Plan traditional ceremonies
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