Aadi Perukku 2026
Friday, 31 July 2026
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Friday, 31 July 2026
Tithi 17
Names in regional scripts
About Aadi Perukku
Aadi 18 (Aadi-perukku) — Tamil festival celebrating the Cauvery river's annual rise. Women take new clothes, food, and prayers to riverside temples; rich and poor share the bounty of the monsoon. Ladies-only festival in many lineages.
Tithi: Tithi 17 · Type: regional · Fasting: Not central to this festival
Aadi Perukku dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 Aug | Monday |
| 2026This year | 31 Jul | Friday |
| 2027 | 19 Aug | Thursday |
| 2028 | 7 Aug | Monday |
| 2029 | 27 Jul | Friday |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Aadi Perukku 2026?
Aadi Perukku 2026 falls on Friday, 31 July 2026. Tithi 17
What is the significance of Aadi Perukku?
Aadi 18 (Aadi-perukku) — Tamil festival celebrating the Cauvery river's annual rise. Women take new clothes, food, and prayers to riverside temples; rich and poor share the bounty of the monsoon. Ladies-only festival in many lineages.
Is Aadi Perukku a public holiday?
Aadi Perukku is not a centrally gazetted holiday but is widely observed in homes and temples. Some states declare it a regional holiday — check your local calendar.
Do you fast on Aadi Perukku?
Fasting is not the central ritual of Aadi Perukku. The day is celebrated with feasts, prayers, and family gatherings.
When will Aadi Perukku be celebrated next year (2027)?
Aadi Perukku 2027 will be celebrated on Thursday, 19 August 2027.
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