Aadi (month)
| Aadi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Ādi |
| Calendar | Tamil calendar |
| Month number | 4 |
| Number of days | 31 or 32 |
| Season | Mudhu-venil (summer) |
| Gregorian equivalent | July–August |
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Aadi is the fourth month of the Tamil calendar. 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. The month corresponds to the end of the muthu-venil (summer) season and falls in July–August in the Gregorian calendar.
In the Hindu lunar calendar, it corresponds to the fourth month of Ashadha, falling in the Gregorian months of June–July.
In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the fourth month of Karkata and begins with the Sun's entry into Cancer.
In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the fourth month of Vamana.