Panguni Uthiram (பங்குனி உத்திரம்)
Festival of Divine Marriages — Panguni Uthiram Nakshatra
About Panguni Uthiram
Panguni Uthiram is a major Tamil festival celebrated when the Full Moon coincides with Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni) Nakshatra in the Tamil month of Panguni (March–April).
Significance
This day is considered auspicious for divine marriages — the wedding of Lord Murugan and Devasena, Shiva and Parvati, Rama and Sita, and other divine unions are all said to have occurred on this day.
How the Date is Calculated
Panguni Uthiram falls when Pournami (Full Moon Tithi) coincides with Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni) Nakshatra in the Tamil month of Panguni.
How It is Celebrated
- Panguni Uthiram (single-day festival)
- Temple ther (chariot) processions
- Festival lasts 10 days in major Murugan and Shiva temples
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Panguni Uthiram special?
Panguni Uthiram is celebrated as the day of divine marriages. Major temples celebrate the wedding of their presiding deities, with grand processions and festival rites. It is especially important at Srirangam and Thiruchendur Murugan Temple.