Aadi 2017
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Aadi 2017 begins on Monday, 17 July 2017 and ends on 16 Aug 2017 (31 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Aadi Amavasai, Aadi Pooram, Naga Chathurthi, Naga Panchami / Garuda Panchami, Aadi Perukku and more.
Aadi 2017 start date
- BeginsAadi 1 · Monday, 17 July 2017
- EndsAadi 31 · Wednesday, 16 August 2017
- By 16 Jul 2017 – 16 Aug 2017Starts on a different day
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 2017 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 2017 festivals and special days
- Sun 23 JulAadi Amavasai
- Wed 26 JulAadi Pooram
- Wed 26 JulNaga Chathurthi
- Thu 27 JulNaga Panchami / Garuda Panchami
- Thu 3 AugAadi Perukku
- Fri 4 AugVaralakshmi Vratham
- Mon 7 AugAavani Avittam
- Tue 8 AugGayatri Japam
- Fri 11 AugMaha Sankatahara Chathurthi
- Mon 14 AugKrishna Jayanthi
- Tue 15 AugAadi Krithigai
Aadi 2017 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSun 23 Jul
- PournamiMon 7 Aug
- EkadasiWed 19 Jul
- EkadasiThu 3 Aug
- PradoshamFri 21 Jul6:39 – 9:03 pm
- PradoshamSat 5 Aug6:35 – 8:59 pm
- Sashti VrathamFri 28 Jul
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 19 Jul
- Sankatahara ChathurthiFri 11 Aug
- Masa ShivaratriFri 21 Jul
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 7 Aug
Aadi 2017 Kari Naal
- Tue 18 JulAadi 2
- Wed 26 JulAadi 10
- Sat 5 AugAadi 20
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Aadi 2017 Vasthu Naal
- Thu 27 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 2017: more
Frequently asked
When does Aadi 2017 begin?
Aadi 2017 begins on Monday, 17 July 2017 and ends on Wednesday, 16 August 2017 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam). By Thirukanitha it begins on Sunday, 16 July 2017.
Can you marry in Aadi?
By Tamil custom weddings are not held in Aadi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day in Aadi 2017. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Aadi 2017?
Aadi 2017 has no muhurtham day.