Aadi Month 2025 – Significance, Rituals, Festivals

Aadi) is the fourth month in the Tamil calendar, spanning from July 17 to August 16, 2025. It marks the beginning of Dakshinayana Punyakalam, the Sun’s southward journey, and is deeply associated with divine feminine energy, especially Goddess Amman in her many forms.

Spiritual Significance

• Aadi is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Shakti—Durga, Kali, Mariamman, and Parvati.
• It’s a time to seek blessings for protection, fertility, prosperity, and emotional healing.
• The month is also linked to ancestral worship, especially during Aadi Amavasai (July 24, 2025).

Key Rituals & Observances

• Aadi Velli (Fridays): Devoted to different forms of Goddess Amman. Women fast, offer turmeric, kumkum, and lemon garlands.
• Aadi Sevvai (Tuesdays): Special poojas for protection and removal of obstacles.
• Varalakshmi Vratham
• Aadi Pooram
• Aadi Krithigai
• Aadi Perukku
• Aadi Amavasai

Temples to Visit During Aadi Month

Murugan Temples

• Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple – Grand Aadi Krithigai celebrations
• Thiruchendur Murugan Temple
• Tiruttani Subramanya Swamy Temple

Amman Temples

• Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple
• Thiruvanaikaval Akilandeswari Temple
• Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
• Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple
• Thiruvottiyur Vadivudai Amman Temple