The Tamil Month of Aadi 2013

Aadi Month, is the fourth month in Tamil Calendar and is termed inauspicious by many as the Dakshinayana Punyakalam begins in the month. In 2013, the Aadi Month begins on July 17 and ends on August 17. But several Tamil Hindu rituals and festivals are held in the month of Aadi and therefore it is also auspicious to some people.

Here are the important festivals and auspicious days in Aadi Month in 2013.

Dakshinayana Punyakalam, the night of the Devas, begins on the first day of the month Aadi. It is marked on July 17, 2013. Some communities perform Tarpanam on the day. The sun changes its direction during this period and next six months is the night time of the gods. Due to this reason, no auspicious events are held in the month.

Aadi Chevvai – the Tuesdays in Aadi Masam is highly auspicious.
Aadi Velli – Fridays in the Aadi Masam is also considered auspicious.

Aadi Amavasi (August 6, 2013) – No moon day in Aadi month dedicated to offering Shradh and Tarpan to dead ancestors.

Aadi Pooram (August  19, 2013) – The day is dedicated to Andal. 

Varalakshmi Puja (August 16, 2013) – Worship of Goddess Lakshmi. 

Aadi Perukku (August 3) – The festival is dedicated to Kaveri River and falls on the eighteenth day in Aadi Masam.

Aadi Karthigai (July 31, 2013) – festival dedicated to Lord Muruga.

Blue Moon Brings Wealth in Great Quantity - 2nd Full Moon in August

The 2012 Properity Opportunities continue in August with some exciting astronomical actions.

This month Venus moves into Gemini, and August 1st is a Full Moon day. The 1st Full Moon of a Blue Moon month, ie two full moons, brightens your mind with the attention needed for Richness in abundance. Saturn makes a Move in Libra bringing a balance of abundance and responsibility.

The 1st Full Moon is called the Aadi Full Moon, and occurs while being inclined Jupiter, Mercury & Venus. It is connected to Vishnu and Lakshmi, the masculine and feminine representatives of supreme wealth and beauty. Radha & Krishna are Lakshmi & Vishnu.

The second Full Moon in one month is called a Blue Moon, which only occurs once every 2.5 years. In India, the second Full Moon is considered to be Divine and is associated with Lord Krishna. It is called a Blue Moon in honor of Lord Krishna whose skin colour is blue. This Blue Moon falls in this pivotal year of 2012 and also in the month of August, which is Krishna's birth month.
The 2nd Full Moon on August 31 is the rare Blue Moon. It is an excellent time to bring plans and activities to fruition.

Saturn moves into Libra on August 4th, a Saturday, a day ruled by Saturn. All planets influence our life, however, Saturn has a major impact in whichever house he occupies. Since He is the slowest moving planet his presence in a house is profound. Saturn doesn't miss a chance to deliver a life lesson. But an glorified Saturn brings more responsibility and enables you to handle it, creating the discipline, focus and commitment needed to be abundant and successful in business and in relationships.

The Tamil month of Aadi (July 16th to August 16th)

The Aadi month is an auspicious period.

There are 4 divinely charged Fridays in this month - July 20th, 27th, August 3rd and 10th. these fridays deliver immense energy and material gains.

Worshipping the Goddess Shakti and Her different forms during this month can relieve a person from negative influences and brings wealth and happiness.

July 20th - First Aadi Friday for The Goddess of Siddhi Powers

July 27th Second Aadi Friday for The Goddess of Fine Arts, Mundakanni Amman, a form of Goddess Saraswati, bestows extraordinary skills and talents in Fine arts. and Goddess Lakshmi to Protect Family & Relationships. Goddess Lakshmi is the overlord of the planet Venus, who rules Fridays. She is the Goddess of wealth, brings pleasures, comforts.

August 3rd - Third Aadi Friday for The Goddess of Protection, Kolavizhi Amman is the Goddess of Protection. Her eyes are so powerful, that they can melt your sins and give you confidence and will remove fear and negative energies around you.

August 10th - 4th Aadi Friday for The Bestower of Boons, Goddess Lalitha grants gifts and fulfills the desires of her devotees. She is the divine form of all Goddesses combined.

It is considered inauspicious to get married or to move into a new house during Aadi month. It is a spiritual month where one connects with the Goddess.