Aani (month)
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| Aani | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Āni |
| Calendar | Tamil calendar |
| Month number | 3 |
| Number of days | 31 or 32 |
| Season | Mudhu-venil (summer) |
| Gregorian equivalent | June–July |
| Significant days |
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Aani is the third month of the Tamil calendar.[1] The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the Anusham nakshatra (star) on the pournami (full moon) day.[2] The month corresponds to muthu-venil (summer) season and falls in June–July in the Gregorian calendar.[3][4]
In the Hindu lunar calendar, it corresponds to the third month of Jyeshtha, falling in the Gregorian months of May–June.[4]
In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the third month of Mithuna and begins with the Sun's entry into Gemini.[5]
In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the third month of Trivikrama.[6][7]
