| Tamil Month | Gregorian | Key Festivals | Pambu Panchangam Advice | |-------------|-----------|----------------|--------------------------| | Chithirai | Apr–May 2010 | Tamil New Year, Chithirai Pournami | Avoid long journeys during first week of May | | Vaikasi | May–Jun 2010 | Vaikasi Visakam | Good for housewarming ( Griha Pravesham ) | | Aani | Jun–Jul 2010 | Aani Uthiram | Favorable for marriage muhurthams | | Aadi | Jul–Aug 2010 | Aadi Perukku, Aadi Amavasya | Inauspicious for new ventures; good for spiritual practices | | Aavani | Aug–Sep 2010 | Avani Avittam, Vinayaka Chaturthi | Mercury in Kanya – good for education-related starts | | Purattasi | Sep–Oct 2010 | Purattasi Sanivaram | Saturn’s influence strong – donate sesame & iron | | Iypasi | Oct–Nov 2010 | Deepavali (Nov 5, 2010) | Avoid non-vegetarian food on Deepavali day as per Siddhar advice | | Karthigai | Nov–Dec 2010 | Karthigai Deepam | Excellent for lighting lamps at home | | Margazhi | Dec 2010–Jan 2011 | Vaikunta Ekadashi (Dec 16, 2010) | Ideal for fasting and temple visits | | Thai | Jan–Feb 2011 | Pongal (Jan 14, 2011) | Auspicious for bull-related businesses | | Maasi | Feb–Mar 2011 | Maha Shivaratri (Mar 3, 2011) | Night vigils bring prosperity | | Panguni | Mar–Apr 2011 | Panguni Uthiram | Best month for weddings |