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    Tamil Calendar Converter - Gregorian to Tamil Date

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    January 22, 2025
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    Tamil Calendar Converter - Gregorian to Tamil Date

    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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