Aavani 2016
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Aavani 2016 begins on Wednesday, 17 August 2016 and ends on 16 Sep 2016 (31 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Aavani Avittam, Gayatri Japam, Maha Sankatahara Chathurthi, Krishna Jayanthi, Vinayagar Chathurthi and more.
Aavani 2016 start date
- BeginsAavani 1 · Wednesday, 17 August 2016
- EndsAavani 31 · Friday, 16 September 2016
- By 17 Aug 2016 – 16 Sep 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.
Aavani 2016 muhurtham dates
valarpirai
The 15 days the moon grows, new moon to full moon; theipirai is the waning half.Lagnam
The sign rising in the east at that moment; ceremonies such as weddings are timed by it.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.- Aug17Wed Thiruvonam · Chathurdasi Aavani 1 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Kanni lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug21Sun Uthirattathi · Thirithiyai Aavani 5 Muhurtham time: 6:00 – 7:00 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug22Mon Revathi · Chathurthi Aavani 6 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug29Mon Punarpoosam · Dwadasi Aavani 13 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep4Sun Hastham · Thirithiyai Aavani 19 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Kanni lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep5Mon Chithirai · Chathurthi Aavani 20 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep8Thu Anusham · Sapthami Aavani 23 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Viruchigam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Aavani 2016 festivals and special days
- Thu 18 AugAavani Avittam
- Fri 19 AugGayatri Japam
- Sun 21 AugMaha Sankatahara Chathurthi
- Thu 25 AugKrishna Jayanthi
- Mon 5 SepVinayagar Chathurthi
- Tue 13 SepOnam
Aavani 2016 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiThu 1 Sep
- PournamiThu 18 Aug
- PournamiFri 16 Sep
- EkadasiSun 28 Aug
- EkadasiMon 12 Sep
- PradoshamMon 29 Aug6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamWed 14 Sep6:14 – 8:38 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 7 Sep
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Wed 24 Aug
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 21 Aug
- Masa ShivaratriTue 30 Aug
- Thiruvonam VrathamWed 17 Aug
Aavani 2016 Kari Naal
- Thu 18 AugAavani 2
- Thu 25 AugAavani 9
- Tue 13 SepAavani 28
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Aavani 2016 Vasthu Naal
- Mon 22 AugVasthu time 7:23 – 7:59 am
What Aavani is known for
Aavani brings auspicious events back; many weddings put off in Aadi are held now. Aavani Avittam, Krishna Jayanthi and Vinayagar Chathurthi usually fall in it.
Aavani 2016: more
Frequently asked
When does Aavani 2016 begin?
Aavani 2016 begins on Wednesday, 17 August 2016 and ends on Friday, 16 September 2016 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Aavani?
Yes. Aavani 2016 has 7 muhurtham days (4 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 Aavani 2016?
Aavani 2016 has 7 muhurtham days: Wed 17 Aug; Sun 21 Aug; Mon 22 Aug; Mon 29 Aug; Sun 4 Sep; Mon 5 Sep; Thu 8 Sep.