Tamil Calendar & Viratham Dates | Convert English Date to Tamil Date

Understanding the Local Tamil Calendar & Date Converter

The traditional Tamil Calendar uses a Sidereal (Nirayana) solar system to map dates based on the Sun's precise celestial position across the 12 zodiac signs (from Chithirai to Panguni). Because solar month transitions (Sankranti) and daily dates depend on exact local sunrise, our location-aware English to Tamil date converter ensures accurate local dates, festival schedules, and Viratham fasting days whether you are in India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, the UK, USA, UAE, or Canada.

Looking for micro-astronomical timings? The Tamil Calendar above provides solar dates, months, and festival days for macro-planning. For real-time daily astronomical timings (Rahu Kalam, Thithi, Gowri Horai), use our Thirukkanitha Daily Tamil Panchangam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I convert an English (Gregorian) date to a Tamil date?

Select any date using the English date picker above. The converter instantly calculates the corresponding Tamil date, solar month name, and day of the week adjusted for your location.

Q: Why does the Tamil Calendar require location syncing?

Tamil solar months begin at the exact moment of solar transit (Sankranti). Because local sunrise times vary across geographic time zones, syncing your location guarantees precise Tamil dates today and accurate Viratham timing for your specific city.

Q: Which Viratham fasting dates and festivals are tracked?

The calendar provides monthly schedules for major religious observances including Amavasai, Pournami, Pradosham, Ekadasi, Sashti, and Karthigai, alongside annual festivals like Thai Pongal, Chithirai Varusha Pirappu, and Deepavali.