Panguni
| Panguni | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Panguni |
| Calendar | Tamil calendar |
| Month number | 12 |
| Number of days | 30 or 31 |
| Season | Pin-pani (pre-vernal) |
| Gregorian equivalent | March–April |
| Significant days | |
Panguni is the twelfth and last month of the Tamil calendar. The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the Uttiram nakshatra (star) on the pournami (full moon) day. The month corresponds to pin-pani kaalam (pre-vernal season) and falls in March–April in the Gregorian calendar.
In the Hindu lunar calendar, it corresponds to the twelfth month of Phalguna, falling in the Gregorian months of December–January.
In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the last month of Mina and begins with the Sun's entry into Pisces.
In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the twelfth month of Govinda.