Aani 2018

Vilambi year · Chennai,

Vakya panchangam

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

Aani 2018 begins on Friday, 15 June 2018 and ends on 16 Jul 2018 (32 days); it has 6 muhurtham days, and festivals including Aani Uthira Darisanam.

Aani 2018 start date

BeginsAani 1 · Friday, 15 June 2018
EndsAani 32 · Monday, 16 July 2018
By Thirukanithaதிருக்கணிதம்: Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.15 Jun 2018 – 16 Jul 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.

Aani 2018 muhurtham dates

6 muhurtham days: 2

valarpirai

The 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.

, 4 theipirai (waning).

Lagnam

The sign rising in the east at that moment; ceremonies such as weddings are timed by it.

times are for Chennai.

Lagnam

the sign rising in the east at that hour; the muhurtham time is fixed by it.

Valarpirai

the fortnight the moon waxes after the new moon; many families prefer it for auspicious events.

Thirukanitha almanac

the almanac worked from the moon's true position. This list follows the Vakya panchangam; if a day is not in the Thirukanitha almanac, ask your astrologer.

Chandrashtamam

the two or three days the moon is in the eighth sign from yours; auspicious events are not fixed on them.

Choose your rasi to mark the days that fall in your chandrashtamam

Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.

Aani 2018 festivals and special days

Wed 20 JunAani Uthira Darisanam

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

AmavasaiThu 12 Jul
PournamiWed 27 Jun
EkadasiSun 24 Jun
EkadasiMon 9 Jul
PradoshamMon 25 Jun6:37 – 9:01 pm
PradoshamTue 10 Jul6:39 – 9:03 pm
Sashti VrathamTue 19 Jun
Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 9 Jul
Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 1 Jul
Masa ShivaratriWed 11 Jul
Thiruvonam VrathamSun 1 Jul

Aani 2018 Kari Naal

Fri 15 JunAani 1
Wed 20 JunAani 6

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

Aani 2018 Vasthu Naal

There is no vasthu naal in Aani; it falls in only eight months of the year.

What Aani is known for

Aani is Nataraja's month, with the Aani Thirumanjanam at Chidambaram on Aani Uthiram. It has wedding muhurthams, though some families avoid Aani for weddings; the custom varies by place.

Aani 2018: more

Frequently asked

When does Aani 2018 begin?

Aani 2018 begins on Friday, 15 June 2018 and ends on Monday, 16 July 2018 (32 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).

Can you marry in Aani?

Yes. Aani 2018 has 6 muhurtham days (2 in the waxing fortnight). Customs vary between families and places; confirm the final date with your family astrologer.

How many muhurtham days are there in Aani 2018?

Aani 2018 has 6 muhurtham days: Sun 17 Jun; Fri 22 Jun; Sun 1 Jul; Mon 2 Jul; Thu 5 Jul; Wed 11 Jul.