April 2024 corresponds to Chithirai. Chithirai opens the Tamil year at Mesha Sankranti (Puthandu, around April 14); Madurai's month-long Chithirai Thiruvizha, the celestial wedding of Meenakshi, is its defining festival and the season's first auspicious buying begins. Major observances: Chaitra Navratri (Apr 9), Ugadi (Apr 9), Gudi Padwa (Apr 9). Day quality across 30 days: 1 highly auspicious, 5 favourable, 16 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Apr 5, Apr 19.
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