Aadi 2016
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Aadi 2016 begins on Saturday, 16 July 2016 and ends on 16 Aug 2016 (32 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Aadi Krithigai, Aadi Amavasai, Aadi Perukku, Aadi Pooram, Naga Chathurthi and more.
Aadi 2016 start date
- BeginsAadi 1 · Saturday, 16 July 2016
- EndsAadi 32 · Tuesday, 16 August 2016
- By 16 Jul 2016 – 16 Aug 2016
The month begins with the Sun's entry into the next sign. Vakya and Thirukanitha reckon that moment slightly differently, so for some months the first day differs by one.
Aadi 2016 muhurtham dates
By Tamil custom, weddings are not fixed in Aadi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day this year either.
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Aadi 2016 festivals and special days
- Thu 28 JulAadi Krithigai
- Tue 2 AugAadi Amavasai
- Tue 2 AugAadi Perukku
- Fri 5 AugAadi Pooram
- Sat 6 AugNaga Chathurthi
- Sun 7 AugNaga Panchami / Garuda Panchami
- Fri 12 AugVaralakshmi Vratham
Aadi 2016 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiTue 2 Aug
- PournamiTue 19 Jul
- EkadasiSat 30 Jul
- EkadasiSun 14 Aug
- PradoshamSun 17 Jul6:39 – 9:03 pm
- PradoshamSun 31 Jul6:37 – 9:01 pm
- PradoshamMon 15 Aug6:31 – 8:55 pm
- Sashti VrathamMon 8 Aug
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 23 Jul
- Masa ShivaratriMon 1 Aug
- Thiruvonam VrathamWed 20 Jul
Aadi 2016 Kari Naal
- Sun 17 JulAadi 2
- Mon 25 JulAadi 10
- Thu 4 AugAadi 20
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Aadi 2016 Vasthu Naal
- Tue 26 JulVasthu time 7:44 – 8:20 am
What Aadi is known for
Aadi is the Amman month: Aadi Fridays, Aadi Pooram, Aadi Perukku, Aadi Amavasai and Aadi Krithigai all fall in it. By custom weddings and house-warmings are not held, and some families keep newly-weds apart for the month. Temples serve koozh and families offer pongal to Amman.
Aadi 2016: more
Frequently asked
When does Aadi 2016 begin?
Aadi 2016 begins on Saturday, 16 July 2016 and ends on Tuesday, 16 August 2016 (32 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Aadi?
By Tamil custom weddings are not held in Aadi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day in Aadi 2016. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Aadi 2016?
Aadi 2016 has no muhurtham day.