Avani (month)
| Avani | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Āvaṇi |
| Calendar | Tamil calendar |
| Month number | 5 |
| Number of days | 31 or 32 |
| Season | Kār (monsoon) |
| Gregorian equivalent | August–September |
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Avani is the fifth month of the Tamil calendar. The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the Thiruvonam nakshatra (star) on the pournami (full moon) day. The month corresponds to kar kaalam (monsoon season) and falls in August–September in the Gregorian calendar.
In the Hindu lunar calendar, it corresponds to the fifth month of Shravana, falling in the Gregorian months of July–August.
In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the fifth month of Simha and begins with the Sun's entry into Leo.
In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the fifth month of Sridhara.