Aavani 2018
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Aavani 2018 begins on Friday, 17 August 2018 and ends on 16 Sep 2018 (31 days); it has 6 muhurtham days, and festivals including Varalakshmi Vratham, Onam, Aavani Avittam, Gayatri Japam, Maha Sankatahara Chathurthi and more.
Aavani 2018 start date
- BeginsAavani 1 · Friday, 17 August 2018
- EndsAavani 31 · Sunday, 16 September 2018
- By 17 Aug 2018 – 16 Sep 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.
Aavani 2018 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.- Aug17Fri Swathi · Sashti Aavani 1 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Kanni lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug23Thu Pooradam · Dwadasi Aavani 7 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Thulam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug29Wed Uthirattathi · Thirithiyai Aavani 13 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Kanni lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug30Thu Revathi · Chathurthi Aavani 14 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Thulam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep6Thu Punarpoosam · Ekadasi Aavani 21 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Thulam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep12Wed Chithirai · Thirithiyai Aavani 27 Muhurtham time: 9:15 – 10:15 am · Thulam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Aavani 2018 festivals and special days
- Fri 24 AugVaralakshmi Vratham
- Fri 24 AugOnam
- Sun 26 AugAavani Avittam
- Mon 27 AugGayatri Japam
- Thu 30 AugMaha Sankatahara Chathurthi
- Sun 2 SepKrishna Jayanthi
- Thu 13 SepVinayagar Chathurthi
Aavani 2018 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiSun 9 Sep
- PournamiSun 26 Aug
- EkadasiWed 22 Aug
- EkadasiThu 6 Sep
- PradoshamThu 23 Aug6:28 – 8:52 pm
- PradoshamFri 7 Sep6:19 – 8:43 pm
- Sashti VrathamSat 15 Sep
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sun 2 Sep
- Sankatahara ChathurthiThu 30 Aug
- Masa ShivaratriSat 8 Sep
Aavani 2018 Kari Naal
- Sat 18 AugAavani 2
- Sat 25 AugAavani 9
- Thu 13 SepAavani 28
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Aavani 2018 Vasthu Naal
- Wed 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 2018: more
Frequently asked
When does Aavani 2018 begin?
Aavani 2018 begins on Friday, 17 August 2018 and ends on Sunday, 16 September 2018 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam).
Can you marry in Aavani?
Yes. Aavani 2018 has 6 muhurtham days (3 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 2018?
Aavani 2018 has 6 muhurtham days: Fri 17 Aug; Thu 23 Aug; Wed 29 Aug; Thu 30 Aug; Thu 6 Sep; Wed 12 Sep.