Uthiram Nakshatra Timings & Dates Calendar
Note: Uthiram Nakshatra Timings given below are presented in Indian Standard Time (IST). All Uthram Natchathiram translation markers and boundary transitions are calculated based on the traditional Tamil Panchangam.
Current Nakshatra Timings
22 June 2026 - Monday - Uthiram Nakshatra
Time: 3.18 pm (21-6-2026) to 3.38 pm (22-6-2026)
Tamil Month: Aani Maasam - 8th Day (Monday)
Time: 3.18 pm (21-6-2026) to 3.38 pm (22-6-2026)
Tamil Month: Aani Maasam - 8th Day (Monday)
Timings in Detail:
- Uthiram Natchathiram starts at 3.18 pm IST (on Sunday Afternoon - 21 June 2026)
- Uthram Natchathiram ends at 3.38 pm IST (on Monday Afternoon - 22 June 2026)
- Uthram Natchathiram ends at 3.38 pm IST (on Monday Afternoon - 22 June 2026)
Next Uthiram Nakshatra Dates (2026 - 2027)
| Date & Day | Tamil Month | Timing Details & Festivals |
|---|---|---|
| 19 July 2026 Sunday |
Aadi | 11.08 pm (18-7-2026) to 11.22 pm (19-7-2026) |
| 15 August 2026 Saturday |
Aadi | 6.53 am (15-8-2026) to 6.59 am (16-8-2026) |
| 12 September 2026 Saturday |
Aavani | Timings to be updated |
| 9 October 2026 Friday |
Purattasi | Timings to be updated |
| 5 November 2026 Thursday |
Aippasi | Timings to be updated |
| 3 December 2026 Thursday |
Karthigai | Timings to be updated |
| 30 December 2026 Wednesday |
Margazhi | Timings to be updated |
| 26 January 2027 Tuesday |
Thai | Timings to be updated |
| 23 February 2027 Tuesday |
Masi | Timings to be updated |
| 22 March 2027 Monday |
Panguni | Note: Panguni Uthiram Festival is grandly celebrated on 22 March, 2027 (Monday). |
| 18 April 2027 Sunday |
Chithirai | Timings to be updated |
| 16 May 2027 Sunday |
Vaikasi | Timings to be updated |
| 12 June 2027 Saturday |
Vaikasi | Timings to be updated |
| 9 July 2027 Friday |
Aani | Timings to be updated |
Nomenclature & Significance
• Uthiram represents a foundational cosmic star node, ranking as one of the 27 distinct Nakshatras in Vedic astrology.
• It is widely referred to as 'Uttara Phalguni' Nakshatra across Sanskrit astronomical treatisies and panchangams.
• Due to the natural orbital speed variations of the moon cycle, there are typically 13 to 14 Uthiram Nakshatram days observed over a single calendar year.
• Panguni Uthiram Highlight: When this star aligns directly with the full moon day in the Tamil month of Panguni, it forms a mega-auspicious marital divine nexus celebrated state-wide across South Indian Shaivite and Kaumaram temples.
• It is widely referred to as 'Uttara Phalguni' Nakshatra across Sanskrit astronomical treatisies and panchangams.
• Due to the natural orbital speed variations of the moon cycle, there are typically 13 to 14 Uthiram Nakshatram days observed over a single calendar year.
• Panguni Uthiram Highlight: When this star aligns directly with the full moon day in the Tamil month of Panguni, it forms a mega-auspicious marital divine nexus celebrated state-wide across South Indian Shaivite and Kaumaram temples.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Panguni Uthiram celebrated in 2027?
Panguni Uthiram falls on 22 March, 2027 (Monday) within the traditional Tamil solar calendar month of Panguni.
What is the alternative name for Uthiram Nakshatra?
Uthiram Nakshatra is universally known as Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra in classical Vedic astronomical models.
How many times does Uthram Natchathiram occur in a single year?
There will be 13 to 14 Uthiram Nakshatram occurrences mapped dynamically within any single structural year loop.
What are the precise start and end times for Uthiram on June 22, 2026?
The nakshatra cycle initiates at 3.18 pm IST on Sunday (June 21) and systematically terminates at 3.38 pm IST on Monday afternoon (June 22).
Disclaimer: The lunar-mansion boundaries, month shifts, and transit timestamps detailed inside this index are processed using native calculation templates associated with the Tamil Panchangam framework based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Local sunrise variations could occasionally cause shift patterns in observable temple festivities.