Tamil Calendar 2021 or Pournami 2021 consists of the list of many fasts and festivals which are quite dear to the Tamil speaking population. Perhaps it is one of the most important aspects of their life. So, in this article today on Tamil Calendar 2021 in English, let us go through some of the important fasts and festivals and the holidays list which Tamil people would want to know with regards to 2021.
So, let us get to the Tamil Calendar 2021 which will give away the dates of important Tamil festivals, but before that let us get to know some things about the origin and existence of the Tamil Calendar 2021.
Tamil Calendar 2021 : An Introduction
As it would be known to all that the Tamil calendar 2021 will be extensively followed by natives belonging to Tamil Nadu. However, you would also be surprised to know that it is used extensively in places like Puducherry and the Tamil population residing in foreign countries like Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Given below is the list of the days of the week and months which are an inherent part of the Tamil calendar 2021.
Tamil Calendar 2021 : Days of the Week
| Name of the Week Day |
Gregorian equivalent |
Sanskrit Name |
| Gnayiru-Kilamai |
Sunday |
Ravi-vaasarah |
| Thingal-Kizhamai |
Monday |
Soma-vaasarah |
| Chevvai-Kizhamai |
Tuesday |
Mangala-vaasarah |
| Budhan-Kizhamai |
Wednesday |
Budha-vaasarah |
| Vyazha-Kizhamai |
Thursday |
Guru Vaasarah |
| Velli-Kizhamai |
Friday |
Shukra-vaasarah |
| Sani-Kizhamai |
Saturday |
Shani-vaasarah |
Tamil Calendar 2021 : Names of the Month
| Name of the Week Day |
Gregorian equivalent |
Sanskrit Name |
| Chithirai |
From mid-April to mid-May |
Chaitra |
| Vaikāsi |
From mid-May to mid-June |
Vaisākha |
| Āni |
From mid-June to mid-July |
Jyaistha |
| Ādi |
From mid-July to mid-August |
Āshāḍha |
| Āvaṇi |
From mid-August to mid-September |
Shrāvaṇa |
| Puraṭṭāsi |
From mid-September to mid-October |
Bhādrapada/Prauṣṭhapada |
| Aippasi |
From mid-October to mid-November |
Ashwina/Ashwayuja |
| Kārttikai |
From mid-November to mid-December |
Kārttika |
| Mārkazhi |
From mid-December to mid-January |
Mārgaṣīrṣa |
| Tai |
From mid-January to mid-February |
Pausha/Taiṣya |
| Māsi |
From mid-February to mid-March |
Māgha |
| Paṅkuni |
From mid-March to mid-April |
Phalguna |
Lastly, we are moving to the main section of Tamil Calendar 2021, which consists of all the important fasts and festivals which will be celebrated by all Tamil natives dearly. So, without any further digressions, let us straight away head to the 2021 Tamil festivals section of the Tamil Calendar 2021.
Tamil Calendar 2021 for January
| Name of the Week Day |
Gregorian equivalent |
Sanskrit Name |
| 13 Jan, 2021 |
Wed |
Hanuman Jayanthi |
| 13 Jan, 2021 |
Wed |
Bhogi Pandigai |
| 14 Jan, 2021 |
Thurs |
Pongal |
| 15 Jan, 2021 |
Fri |
Mattu Pongal |
| 28 Jan, 2021 |
Thurs |
Thai Pusam |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for February
| Name of the Week Day |
Gregorian equivalent |
Sanskrit Name |
| 11 Feb,2021 |
Thurs |
Thai Amavasai |
| 19 Feb,2021 |
Fri |
Ratha Saptami |
| 27 Feb,2021 |
Sat |
Masi Magam |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for March
| Date |
Day |
Festival |
| 11 March,2021 |
Thurs |
Shivratri |
| 14 March,2021 |
Sun |
Karadaiyan Nombu |
| 28 March,2021 |
Sun |
Panguni Uthiram |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for April
| Date |
Day |
Festival |
| 13 April ,2021 |
Tues |
Ugadi |
| 14 April ,2021 |
Wed |
Puthandu |
| 14 April ,2021 |
Wed |
Vishu |
| 18 April , 2021 |
Sun |
Ramanuja Jayanti |
| 21April , 2021 |
Wed |
Rama Navami |
| 27 April , 2021 |
Thurs |
Chitra Pournima |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for May
| Date |
Day |
Festival |
| 4 May ,2021 |
Tues |
Agni Nakshatram Begins |
| 14 May ,2021 |
Fri |
Akshay Tiruthiyai |
| 17 May ,2021 |
Mon |
Shankara Jayanthi |
| 25 May , 2021 |
Tues |
Vaikasi Visakam |
| 28 May , 2021 |
Fri |
Agni Nakshatram Ends |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for August
| Date |
Day |
Festival |
| 2 August, 2021 |
Mon |
Aadi Perukku |
| 8 August, 2021 |
Sund |
Aadi Amavasai |
| 11 August, 2021 |
Wedn |
Andal Jayanthi |
| 13 August, 2021 |
Frid |
Garuda Panjami |
| 20 August, 2021 |
Fri |
Varalakhsmi Varatam |
| 21August, 2021 |
Sat |
Avani Avittam |
| 21August, 2021 |
Sat |
Onam |
| 22August, 2021 |
Sun |
Avani Avittam |
| 23 August, 2021 |
Mon |
Gayathri Japam |
| 25 August, 2021 |
Wed |
Maha Sangada Hara Chaturthi |
| 30 August, 2021 |
Mon |
Gokulastmi |
| 30 August, 2021 |
Mon |
Astami Rohini |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for September
| Date |
Day |
Festival |
| 9 September, 2021 |
Thurs |
Avani Avittam |
| 10 September, 2021 |
Fri |
Vinayagar Chaturthi |
| 24 September, 2021 |
Fri |
Maha Bharani |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for October
| Date |
Day |
Festival |
| 3 October, 2021 |
Sun |
Magha Shradha |
| 6 October, 2021 |
Wed |
Mahalaya Amavasai |
| 7 October, 2021 |
Thurs |
Navarthiri |
| 14 October, 2021 |
Thurs |
Ayutha Poojai |
| 14 October, 2021 |
Thurs |
Saraswati Poojai |
| 15 October, 2021 |
Fri |
Vijaya Dashmai |
| 15 October, 2021 |
Fri |
Vidyarambham |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for November
| Date |
Day |
Festival |
| 4 November, 2021 |
Thurs |
Deepavali |
| 4 November, 2021 |
Thurs |
Lakshmi Pooja |
| 4 November, 2021 |
Thurs |
Kedara Gowri Vratam |
| 9 November, 2021 |
Tues |
Soora Samhaaram |
| 19 November, 2021 |
Fri |
Kartighai Deepam |
Tamil Calendar 2021 for December
| Date |
Day |
Festival |
| 9 December, 2021 |
Thurs |
Shubhramanya Sashti |
| 20 December, 2021 |
Mon |
Arudra Darshan |
So, this was all you need to know about the Tamil Calendar 2021. Thank You so much for connecting with us!!
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