Aadi 2020
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Aadi 2020 begins on Thursday, 16 July 2020 and ends on 16 Aug 2020 (32 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Aadi Amavasai, Aadi Pooram, Naga Chathurthi, Naga Panchami / Garuda Panchami, Varalakshmi Vratham and more.
Aadi 2020 start date
- BeginsAadi 1 · Thursday, 16 July 2020
- EndsAadi 32 · Sunday, 16 August 2020
- By 16 Jul 2020 – 16 Aug 2020
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 2020 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 2020 festivals and special days
- Mon 20 JulAadi Amavasai
- Fri 24 JulAadi Pooram
- Fri 24 JulNaga Chathurthi
- Sat 25 JulNaga Panchami / Garuda Panchami
- Fri 31 JulVaralakshmi Vratham
- Sun 2 AugAadi Perukku
- Mon 3 AugAavani Avittam
- Tue 4 AugGayatri Japam
- Fri 7 AugMaha Sankatahara Chathurthi
- Tue 11 AugKrishna Jayanthi
- Wed 12 AugAadi Krithigai
Aadi 2020 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiMon 20 Jul
- PournamiMon 3 Aug
- EkadasiThu 16 Jul
- EkadasiThu 30 Jul
- EkadasiSat 15 Aug
- PradoshamSat 18 Jul6:39 – 9:03 pm
- PradoshamSat 1 Aug6:36 – 9:00 pm
- PradoshamSun 16 Aug6:31 – 8:55 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 26 Jul
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 16 Jul
- Sankatahara ChathurthiFri 7 Aug
- Masa ShivaratriSun 19 Jul
- Thiruvonam VrathamMon 3 Aug
Aadi 2020 Kari Naal
- Fri 17 JulAadi 2
- Sat 25 JulAadi 10
- Tue 4 AugAadi 20
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Aadi 2020 Vasthu Naal
- Sun 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 2020: more
Frequently asked
When does Aadi 2020 begin?
Aadi 2020 begins on Thursday, 16 July 2020 and ends on Sunday, 16 August 2020 (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 2020. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Aadi 2020?
Aadi 2020 has no muhurtham day.