Aadi Perukku

Tamil

Also known as: Aadi Perukku, Aadi Festival

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Aadi Perukku

About Aadi Perukku

Aadi Perukku is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August). It marks the rise of water levels in rivers and is a festival of water worship.

Devotees gather at riverbanks, temples, and water bodies to offer prayers and perform rituals. The festival celebrates the life-giving power of water.

In Tamil Nadu, women perform special pujas for family prosperity and fertility. The festival features colourful processions and traditional music.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Aadi Perukku is a water worship festival celebrated with rituals at riverbanks.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Visit rivers or water bodies early in the morning.
Offer flowers, turmeric, and kumkum to the water.
Perform pujas for family prosperity and fertility.
Distribute prasad and traditional sweets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why is water worshipped on Aadi Perukku?

Water is the source of life. Aadi Perukku celebrates the rise of water levels in rivers after the monsoon, giving thanks for the life-sustaining power of water.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.