Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival) 2026தேவமாதா பிறந்த நாள் 2026
Tuesday, 8 September 2026செவ்வாய், 8 செப்டம்பர், 2026
Avani 22 · ஆவணி 22
On Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival) day · Chennai
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்5:57 AM
Sunset · அஸ்தமனம்6:15 PM
Moonlight · சந்திர ஒளி12%
Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam · இராகு காலம்3:10 PM – 4:43 PM
Yamagandam · எமகண்டம்9:02 AM – 10:34 AM
Kuligai · குளிகை12:06 PM – 1:38 PM
Good times (Gowri)
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை7:30 AM – 12:06 PM
Good time · afternoon · நல்ல நேரம் · பிற்பகல்1:38 PM – 3:10 PM
Good time · afternoon · நல்ல நேரம் · பிற்பகல்4:43 PM – 6:15 PM
About Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival)
The Nativity of Mary, on 8 September, celebrates the birth of Mother Mary. In Tamil Nadu it closes the ten-day festival at the Velankanni basilica, which draws pilgrims from across India.
Questions people ask
- When is Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival) 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
- Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival) 2026 is on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. In the Tamil calendar this is Avani 22.
- Is Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival) 2026 a government holiday in Tamil Nadu?
- No. Tuesday, 8 September 2026 is not on the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026.
- What is the Rahu Kalam on Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival) 2026?
- In Chennai, Rahu Kalam on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 is 3:10 PM – 4:43 PM and Yamagandam is 9:02 AM – 10:34 AM. Other cities differ by a few minutes; pick your city at the top of the page.
- When is Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival) 2027?
- Nativity of Mary (Velankanni festival) 2027 is on Wednesday, 8 September 2027 (Avani 23).