Aadi 2018

Vilambi year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.

Aadi 2018 begins on Tuesday, 17 July 2018 and ends on 16 Aug 2018 (31 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Aadi Perukku, Aadi Krithigai, Aadi Amavasai, Aadi Pooram, Naga Chathurthi and more.

Aadi 2018 start date

BeginsAadi 1 · Tuesday, 17 July 2018
EndsAadi 31 · Thursday, 16 August 2018
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.17 Jul 2018 – 16 Aug 2018

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 2018 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 2018 festivals and special days

Fri 3 AugAadi Perukku
Sun 5 AugAadi Krithigai
Sat 11 AugAadi Amavasai
Mon 13 AugAadi Pooram
Tue 14 AugNaga Chathurthi
Wed 15 AugNaga Panchami / Garuda Panchami

Aadi 2018 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi

AmavasaiSat 11 Aug
PournamiFri 27 Jul
EkadasiMon 23 Jul
EkadasiTue 7 Aug
PradoshamWed 25 Jul6:38 – 9:02 pm
PradoshamThu 9 Aug6:34 – 8:58 pm
Sashti VrathamWed 18 Jul
Sashti VrathamThu 16 Aug
Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 31 Jul
Masa ShivaratriThu 9 Aug
Thiruvonam VrathamSat 28 Jul

Aadi 2018 Kari Naal

Wed 18 JulAadi 2
Thu 26 JulAadi 10
Sun 5 AugAadi 20

By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.

Aadi 2018 Vasthu Naal

Fri 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 2018: more

Frequently asked

When does Aadi 2018 begin?

Aadi 2018 begins on Tuesday, 17 July 2018 and ends on Thursday, 16 August 2018 (31 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 2018. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.

How many muhurtham days are there in Aadi 2018?

Aadi 2018 has no muhurtham day.