Aadi Masam in 2022
The Aadi month is the fourth month of the Tamil Calendar when the monsoon starts. Aadi is the month of festivities related to the goddess of fertility and prosperity. This year Aadi falls from July 1, 17thto August 16.
Aadi Masam 2022: Dates, Timings, and the Tamil Calendar for Aadi Month
Date | Tamil Date | Month |
17-Jul-2022 Sunday | Aadi 1, Nyaayiru Theipirai Thithi Sunyam | Aadi |
18-Jul-2022 Monday | Aadi 2, Things Theipirai Thithi Sunyam | Aadi |
19-Jul-2022 Tuesday | Aadi 3, Chevvai Theipirai Titittuvam | Aadi |
20-Jul-2022 Wednesday | Aadi 4, Budhan Theipirai Saptami | Aadi |
21-Jul-2022 Thursday | Aadi 5, Vyalan Theipirai Ashtami | Aadi |
22-Jul-2022 Friday | Aadi 6, Velli Theipirai Navami | Aadi |
23-Jul-2022 Saturday | Aadi 7, Sani Theipirai Dasami | Aadi |
24-Jul-2022 Sunday | Aadi 8, Nyaayiru Theipirai Ekadasi | Aadi |
25-Jul-2022 Monday | Aadi 9, Thingal Theipirai Dwadashi | Aadi |
26-Jul-2022 Tuesday | Aadi 10, Chevvai Theipirai Trayodasi | Aadi |
27-Jul-2022 Wednesday | Aadi 11, Budhan Theipirai Chaturdashi | Aadi |
28-Jul-2022 Thursday | Aadi 12, Vyalan Theipirai Amavasai | Aadi |
29-Jul-2022 Friday | Aadi 13, Velli Valarpirai Prathamai | Aadi |
30-Jul-2022 Saturday | Aadi 14, Sani Valarpirai Dwitiya | Aadi |
31-Jul-2022 Sunday | Aadi 15, Nyaayiru Valarpirai Tritiya | Aadi |
01-Aug-2022 Monday | Aadi 16, Thingal Valarpirai Chathurthi | Aadi |
02-Aug-2022 Tuesday | Aadi 17, Chevvai Valarpirai Panchami | Aadi |
03-Aug-2022 Wednesday | Aadi 18, Budhan Valarpirai Shashti | Aadi |
04-Aug-2022 Thursday | Aadi 19, Vyalan Valarpirai Saptami | Aadi |
05-Aug-2022 Friday | Aadi 20, Velli Valarpirai Ashtami | Aadi |
06-Aug-2022 Saturday | Aadi 21, Sani Valarpirai Navami | Aadi |
07-Aug-2022 Sunday | Aadi 22, Nyaayiru Valarpirai Dasami | Aadi |
08-Aug-2022 Monday | Aadi 23, Thingal Valarpirai Ekadasi | Aadi |
09-Aug-2022 Tuesday | Aadi 24, Chevvai Valarpirai Titittuvam | Aadi |
10-Aug-2022 Wednesday | Aadi 25, Budhan Valarpirai Chaturdashi | Aadi |
11-Aug-2022 Thursday | Aadi 26, Vyalan Valarpirai Pournami | Aadi |
12-Aug-2022 Friday | Aadi 27, Velli Theipirai Prathamai | Aadi |
13-Aug-2022 Saturday | Aadi 28, Sani Theipirai Dwitiya | Aadi |
14-Aug-2022 Sunday | Aadi 29, Nyaayiru Theipirai Tritiya | Aadi |
15-Aug=-2022 Monday | Aadi 30, Thingal Theipirai Chathurthi | Aadi |
16-Aug-2022 Tuesday | Aadi 31, Chevvai Theipirai Panchami | Aadi |
What is the Importance Of Aadi Month?
The time is considered inauspicious for significant functions like marriage, housewarming or starting a new business. This month marks the change in the position of the Sun from Uttaraayanam (northward) to Dakshinayanam (southward). Aadi Festival is mainly celebrated by women who offer prayers on river banks, lakes, wells and water tanks which become full during the rainy monsoon.This kind of worship is believed to provide all people prosperity, peace, and happiness. During this time, the monsoon peaks on the west coast and the rivers of Tamil Nadu that go dry in the summer heat get replenished, often to near full levels. The first day of Aadi, called Aadi Pirappu, falls on July 17 and marks the beginning of the month. Pooja rituals are done, followed by a feast with payasam. Newly married couples are invited to the in-law's house and blessed with gifts and new clothes.
Aadi Special: How to Celebrate the Auspicious Days in the Holy Month of Aadi?
For those who are wondering how to worship the goddess on the different auspicious days, we have a quick guide for you here:The auspicious days of the Aadi month are Aadi Sundays, Aadi Tuesdays (Aadi Sevvaai) and Aadi Fridays (Aadi Velli), where rituals are performed, and the Goddess Amman is worshipped.
We have a quick guide here for those who are wondering how to worship the goddess on the various auspicious days:
Sevvai Aadi (Tuesdays in Aadi month)
Tuesdays are generally auspicious for Goddess Durga, and during the Aadi month, women perform special rituals in Durga temples to ensure the happiness and well-being of their family members.
Women are usually advised to visit a nearby Durga temple and bring a garland made of Ghanera flower (Arali Poo) and unique lamps made of lemon or rice flour. The items are then presented to the goddess to obtain Her blessings.
Velli, Aadi (Fridays in Aadi month)
Fridays in the month of Aadi are good days to remember and worship your ancestors. It is now customary to honour the Neem tree in the morning after t bath. Apply turmeric and 'kum kum' (red powder) to the tree bark and light an earthen lamp to perform the pooja.
You have another choice if you can't find a Neem tree near you, SGathera branch of Neem leaves and makes a 'kalasam.' Here's how to do it:
Those unable to visit temples can perform the same ritual at home and pray to the goddess.
Once you have prepared the items for the pooja, cook three or five types of rice as mentioned in the video to be presented in front of the 'kalasam' (which is believed as Goddess Durga).
Nyayiru, Aadi (Sundays in Aadi month)
In Hinduism, feeding the poor is considered a virtuous act. Sundays in the month of Aadi are usually reserved for 'annadhanam,' or food offerings in temples or even at home. These days, Durga devotees generally prepare a dish called 'koolu' (rice or millet porridge) to give to the poor or underprivileged.Aso, Varalakshmi Pooja on August 12 is a vital ritual day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and performed on a Friday right before the full moon day in the month of Aadi.
The no moon day known as Aadi Amavaasai, which falls on July 2, 28this observed in places like Agni Theertham at Rameswaram and Thriveni Sangamam in Kanyakumari to help ancestral souls attain salvation.
Tamil Goddess Andal's (a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi) birthday is seen as Aadi Pooram. Vishnu Temples in Tamil Nadu observe Aadi Pooram as a 10-day celebration by offering special poojas. Aadi Pooram and Aadi Perukku both fall on AAugust 3rdthis year.
Aadi Perukku (AAugust 3rd or Padinettam Perukku is celebrated on the 18th day. Aadiperukku is extremely special in the Kaveri delta.
Why do Newly Wed Brides Return Home During Adi Month?
Newlywed couples used to be separated for the Aadi month in several civilisations. The bride's parents used to be happy to have her visit them. It occurred because women who gave birth in the month of Aadi did so in the warmer months, April and May. The labour and delivery were unpleasant for the mother and the newborn child. It was also challenging to manage blood flow during the hot months. Hospitals and high-quality care were uncommon back then. Therefore, newlywed couples were advised to keep their distance for the sake of the new mother and her unborn child.
This practice is no longer relevant with modern technological advancements, comforts, and hospitals. This tradition includes the husband's invitation and a sumptuous feast, known as Aadi Perukku, on the 18th day of the month.
What are the rituals?
On the first day of the Adi month, Aadi Pirappu is celebrated. It represents the beginning of the month. People begin their days by creating large Kolans (rangoli patterns) in front of their houses. The women make a kolam on each day of the month. The kolams are bordered with the crimson colour "Kaavi," and the doors are decorated with mango leaves. The day starts with puja and a trip to the temple. A special feast will be served that day with Payasam, Vadai, and Boli.
On the first day of Aadi, married ladies alter the yellow thread in their mangal sutra or thali. The Dakshinayana Punyakalam, which starts on the first day of the month, Aadi, takes place on the night of the Devas. Do you know when Aadi month starts in 2022? It will be celebrated on July 16, 2022, and numerous community Tarpanams will be held on this day. The sun changes direction throughout the period, and the gods' night lasts six months. As a result, no unanticipated events are planned for the month.
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This celebration is particular to all the perennial river basins and lakes of Tamil Nadu. It is intended to celebrate the rising water level, which ideally happens on the eighteenth day of the solar month. Hence "Padinettam Perukku" – Padinettu signifies eighteen, and Perukku denotes
rising. The last day of the Aadi month is also called Aadi Iruthi w, which represents the end of the celebration.
People from various parts of Tamil Nadu still remember the departed souls of women upon the arrival of Aadi Iruthi and offer exceptionally prepared food to their souls.
The Aadi Festival is exceptional because it brings families, friends, and all people together. All prayers and rituals bring harmony and religious amicability and help trade and business prosper. Tamil Nadu, a significant state delivering agricultural products and vegetables, is gifted
with this routine of observing Aadi as an important festival.
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Conclusion
Upon the coming of Aadi Masam 2022, people from different regions of Tamil Nadu continue to remember the ladies who have passed on and give their souls exquisitely cooked meals.
The Aadi Festival is unique since it unites friends, family, and all individuals. All prayers and rituals promote peace, religious harmony, and successful commerce and business. This custom of celebrating Aadi as a major holiday is bestowed upon Tamil Nadu, a significant state that provides agricultural goods and vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is special about Aadi Masam?
It signifies the start of the Devas' night. Due to the traditional belief that the month of Aadi is unlucky, few people hold auspicious rituals at this time. However, just a few significant holidays are observed throughout this month. This month is very auspicious for Goddess Shakthi.
2. Why is Aadi month not good?
Aadi is considered unlucky by many people, so they avoid significant events during this month, such as weddings. The reason for this is that this month marks the beginning of the devas' (demigods') dawn or nighttime ('Dakshinaaynaa Punakalam').
3. Why should we not marry in Adi month?
The Aadi Karthigai of Lord Murugan is also celebrated, where special poojas are offered to the Lord and Kavadis. With temples and priests busy with these festivals, they probably can't attend weddings because they are too busy. For this reason, marriages do not take place in the month of Aadi.
4. What should we not do in Aadi Masam?
During this month, Goddess Amman celebrates several auspicious days. To name just a few—Aadi Pirappu, Aadi Ammavaasai, Aadi Karthigai, Aadi Pooram, Aadi Peruku, Aadi Velli, and Varalakshmi Nombu. Despite such a lineup, the whole family avoids several events, including marriage, house moving, and significant business decisions.
5. Can we shift houses in the month of Aadi?
But this month also contains a lot of blessed days for the goddess Amman. Aadi Pirappu, Aadi Ammavaasai, Aadi Karthigai, Aadi Pooram, Aadi Peruku, Aadi Velli, and Varalakshmi Nombu. Despite this lineup, most people steer away from moving or hosting housewarming parties during this month. Look at your horoscopes to find which month is best for your star sign.
