Aipasi
7th month of the Tamil calendar
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Aipasi is the seventh month of the Tamil calendar.[1] The name of the month is derived from the position of the Moon near the Ashvini nakshatra (star) on the pournami (full moon) day.[2] The month corresponds to kulir kaalam (autumn season) and falls in October–November in the Gregorian calendar.[3][4]
| Aipasi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Aippasi |
| Calendar | Tamil calendar |
| Month number | 7 |
| Number of days | 29 or 30 |
| Season | Kulir (autumn) |
| Gregorian equivalent | October–November |
| Significant days | |
In the Hindu lunar calendar, it corresponds to the seventh month of Ashvin, falling in the Gregorian months of September–October.[4]
In the Hindu solar calendar, it corresponds to the seventh month of Tula and begins with the Sun's entry into Libra.[5]
In the Vaishnav calendar, it corresponds to the seventh month of Padmanabha.[6][7]
Festivals
Deepavali is a Hindu festival of lights marking the victory of light over darkness, or good over evil.[8][9][10] It is celebrated on the amavasya (new moon. It is dedicated to welcoming prosperity by worshipping goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. People light lamps (diyas), burst crackers, and do pujas.[11]
