English to Tamil Date Converter
ஆங்கில தேதி → தமிழ் தேதி மாற்றி
Convert Gregorian dates to Tamil calendar
Conversion Result
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Tamil Months (தமிழ் மாதங்கள்)
About Tamil Calendar
The Tamil calendar (தமிழ் நாள்காட்டி) is a solar calendar used by Tamil-speaking people around the world. It is one of the oldest calendar systems still in use, with origins dating back over 2000 years. The calendar is based on the position of the Sun and is used for determining festivals, auspicious dates, and traditional events.
60-Year Cycle (அறுபது ஆண்டு சுழற்சி)
The Tamil calendar follows a 60-year cycle, with each year having a unique name. The cycle begins with Prabhava (பிரபவ) and ends with Akshaya (அட்சய). This system is based on the astronomical conjunction cycles of Jupiter and Saturn. The current year Parabhaava (பராபவ) is year 41 of this cycle.
12 Tamil Months
The Tamil year has 12 months, starting with Chithirai (சித்திரை) in mid-April. Each month corresponds to the Sun's transit through a zodiac sign:
- Chithirai (சித்திரை) - April/May - Mesha (Aries)
- Vaikaasi (வைகாசி) - May/June - Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Aani (ஆனி) - June/July - Mithuna (Gemini)
- Aadi (ஆடி) - July/August - Karka (Cancer)
- Aavani (ஆவணி) - August/September - Simha (Leo)
- Purattaasi (புரட்டாசி) - September/October - Kanya (Virgo)
- Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) - October/November - Tula (Libra)
- Karthigai (கார்த்திகை) - November/December - Vrishchika (Scorpio)
- Margazhi (மார்கழி) - December/January - Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Thai (தை) - January/February - Makara (Capricorn)
- Maasi (மாசி) - February/March - Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Panguni (பங்குனி) - March/April - Meena (Pisces)
Tamil New Year (தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு)
The Tamil New Year, called Puthandu (புத்தாண்டு), falls on the first day of Chithirai month, typically April 14th or 15th. It marks the Sun's entry into Mesha (Aries) rashi. This day is celebrated with special prayers, new clothes, and traditional foods.
How This Converter Works
This converter uses astronomical calculations based on the solar position to determine the exact Tamil date. The calculation considers:
- The Sun's transit through zodiac signs (solar months)
- The 60-year cycle position
- Kali Yuga year calculation (current year + 3101)
- Precise start dates for each Tamil month
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Tamil calendar work?
The Tamil calendar is a solar calendar with 12 months starting from Chithirai (mid-April). It follows a 60-year cycle with each year having a unique name. The Tamil New Year (Puthandu) falls on April 14th or 15th each year, marking the Sun's entry into Aries.
What is the 60-year Tamil calendar cycle?
The Tamil calendar follows a 60-year cycle called 'Prabhava-di'. Each year has a unique name, starting from Prabhava and ending with Akshaya. After 60 years, the cycle repeats. This cycle is based on the astronomical conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn.
What is Kali Year?
Kali Year (கலி ஆண்டு) is calculated from the beginning of Kali Yuga, believed to have started in 3102 BCE. To find the Kali Year, add 3101 to the current Gregorian year. For example, 2026 CE corresponds to Kali Year 5127.
Why do Tamil month start dates vary each year?
Tamil months are based on the Sun's actual position in the zodiac (sidereal solar calendar). Since the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical and the tropical year differs from the sidereal year, the exact start date of each Tamil month shifts slightly each year.
What is the difference between Tamil and Hindu calendars?
The Tamil calendar is solar-based (follows the Sun), while many North Indian Hindu calendars are lunisolar (follow both Sun and Moon). Tamil months are determined by the Sun's transit through zodiac signs, making it more consistent with seasons.