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Aadi (month)
4th month of the Tamil calendar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aadi is the fourth month of the Tamil calendar.[1] The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the Pooradam or Uthiradam nakshatra (star) on the pournami (full moon) day.[2] The month corresponds to the end of the muthu-venil (summer) season and falls in July–August in the Gregorian calendar.[3][4]
In the Hindu lunar calendar, it corresponds to the fourth month of Ashadha, falling in the Gregorian months of June–July.[4] In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the third month of Mithuna and begins with the Sun's entry into Gemini.[5] In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the fourth month of Vamana.[6][7]
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Festivals
The month is dedicated to Mariamman amongst the Tamils, and Aadi Amavasai, celebrated on Amavasya (new moon) of the month is an important festival.[8][9] Aadi Perukku is celebrated on the 18th day of the month. The festival pays tribute to water's life-sustaining properties, and prayers to Hindu gods.[10]
Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to honoring the gurus (teachers), is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) day of the month.[11]
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