Aavani 2017
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Aavani 2017 begins on Thursday, 17 August 2017 and ends on 16 Sep 2017 (31 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Vinayagar Chathurthi, Onam, Mahalaya Paksham begins, Maha Bharani, Madhyashtami and more.
Aavani 2017 start date
- BeginsAavani 1 · Thursday, 17 August 2017
- EndsAavani 31 · Saturday, 16 September 2017
- By 17 Aug 2017 – 16 Sep 2017
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 2017 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.- Aug20Sun Poosam · Chathurdasi Aavani 4 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug27Sun Swathi · Sashti Aavani 11 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Kanni lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug31Thu Moolam · Navami Aavani 15 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Thulam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep3Sun Uthiradam · Dwadasi Aavani 18 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Kanni lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep4Mon Thiruvonam · Thirayodasi Aavani 19 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep8Fri Uthirattathi · Dwithiyai Aavani 23 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Thulam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep15Fri Punarpoosam · Dasami Aavani 30 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Thulam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Aavani 2017 festivals and special days
- Fri 25 AugVinayagar Chathurthi
- Sun 3 SepOnam
- Thu 7 SepMahalaya Paksham begins
- Mon 11 SepMaha Bharani
- Wed 13 SepMadhyashtami
- Thu 14 SepAvidhava Navami
Aavani 2017 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiMon 21 Aug
- PournamiTue 5 Sep
- EkadasiFri 18 Aug
- EkadasiSat 2 Sep
- EkadasiSat 16 Sep
- PradoshamSat 19 Aug6:30 – 8:54 pm
- PradoshamSun 3 Sep6:21 – 8:45 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 27 Aug
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 11 Sep
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSat 9 Sep
- Masa ShivaratriSun 20 Aug
Aavani 2017 Kari Naal
- Fri 18 AugAavani 2
- Fri 25 AugAavani 9
- Wed 13 SepAavani 28
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Aavani 2017 Vasthu Naal
- Tue 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 2017: more
Frequently asked
When does Aavani 2017 begin?
Aavani 2017 begins on Thursday, 17 August 2017 and ends on Saturday, 16 September 2017 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Aavani?
Yes. Aavani 2017 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 2017?
Aavani 2017 has 7 muhurtham days: Sun 20 Aug; Sun 27 Aug; Thu 31 Aug; Sun 3 Sep; Mon 4 Sep; Fri 8 Sep; Fri 15 Sep.