Aadi Perukku (ஆடி பெருக்கு)
Water Festival — Aadi 18 (18th day of Tamil month Aadi)
About Aadi Perukku
Aadi Perukku is a Tamil festival celebrating water and the monsoon season. It falls on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi (July–August) and is especially observed by women.
Significance
The festival honours the rising of rivers, particularly the Kaveri, during the monsoon. Women make offerings of food, flowers, and lamps at river banks, lakes, and water bodies. It is a celebration of nature's abundance.
How the Date is Calculated
Aadi Perukku always falls on Aadi 18 — the 18th day of the Tamil solar month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). The exact Gregorian date shifts slightly each year.
How It is Celebrated
- Aadi Perukku — river and water offerings
- Women's special puja at water bodies
- Preparation of sweet pongal and distributing to neighbours
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aadi Perukku?
Aadi Perukku celebrates water and the monsoon. On this day, women and families visit rivers and water bodies to make offerings, pray for abundance, and celebrate the rising of waters.
When does Aadi Perukku fall?
Aadi Perukku always falls on Aadi 18 — the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi, which is usually around August 2–4 each year.