Masi (month)

Masi is the eleventh month of the Tamil calendar. The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the Magam nakshatra (star) on the pournami (full moon) day. The month corresponds to pin-pani kaalam (pre-vernal season) and falls in February–March in the Gregorian calendar.

In the Hindu lunar calendar, it corresponds to the eleventh month of Magha, falling in the Gregorian months of December–January.

In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the eleventh month of Kumbha and begins with the Sun's entry into Aquarius.

In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the eleventh month of Madhava.