Aavani 2026
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.Aavani 2026 begins on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 and ends on 17 Sep 2026 (31 days); it has 6 muhurtham days, and festivals including Varalakshmi Vratham, Onam, Aavani Avittam, Gayatri Japam, Maha Sankatahara Chathurthi and more.
Aavani 2026 start date
- BeginsAavani 1 · Tuesday, 18 August 2026
- EndsAavani 31 · Thursday, 17 September 2026
- By 17 Aug 2026 – 16 Sep 2026Starts on a different day
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 2026 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.- Aug23Sun Moolam · Ekadasi Aavani 6 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug30Sun Uthirattathi · Dwithiyai Aavani 13 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Kanni lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Aug31Mon Revathi · Thirithiyai Aavani 14 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep7Mon Punarpoosam · Ekadasi Aavani 21 Muhurtham time: 6:15 – 7:15 am · Simmam lagnam Your chandrashtamam
- Sep13Sun Hastham · Dwithiyai Aavani 27 Muhurtham time: 7:45 – 8:45 am · Kanni lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
- Sep17Thu Anusham · Sashti Aavani 31 Muhurtham time: 10:45 – 11:45 am · Viruchigam lagnam Not a muhurtham day in the Thirukanitha almanac Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Aavani 2026 festivals and special days
- Fri 21 AugVaralakshmi Vratham
- Wed 26 AugOnam
- Thu 27 AugAavani Avittam
- Fri 28 AugGayatri Japam
- Mon 31 AugMaha Sankatahara Chathurthi
- Fri 4 SepKrishna Jayanthi
- Mon 14 SepVinayagar Chathurthi
Aavani 2026 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiThu 10 Sep
- PournamiThu 27 Aug
- EkadasiSun 23 Aug
- EkadasiMon 7 Sep
- PradoshamTue 25 Aug6:27 – 8:51 pm
- PradoshamTue 8 Sep6:18 – 8:42 pm
- Sashti VrathamTue 18 Aug
- Sashti VrathamThu 17 Sep
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Thu 3 Sep
- Sankatahara ChathurthiMon 31 Aug
- Masa ShivaratriWed 9 Sep
Aavani 2026 Kari Naal
- Wed 19 AugAavani 2
- Wed 26 AugAavani 9
- Mon 14 SepAavani 28
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal.
Aavani 2026 Vasthu Naal
- Sun 23 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 2026: more
Frequently asked
When does Aavani 2026 begin?
Aavani 2026 begins on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 and ends on Thursday, 17 September 2026 (31 days, Chennai Vakya panchangam). By Thirukanitha it begins on Monday, 17 August 2026.
Can you marry in Aavani?
Yes. Aavani 2026 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 2026?
Aavani 2026 has 6 muhurtham days: Sun 23 Aug; Sun 30 Aug; Mon 31 Aug; Mon 7 Sep; Sun 13 Sep; Thu 17 Sep.