Avani Masam 2023 | Aavani Month in Tamil calendar

Avani masam or Aavani month is 5th month in traditional Tamil calendar followed in Tamil Nadu. In 2023, Avani Masam begins on August 18 and ends on September 17 (31 days).

It is one of the auspicious months for Tamil people.  Simha Sankramanam or Sun’s transition to Leo zodiac marks the beginning of Avani masam. It is also known as Simha masam in Solar calendar.

Avani Avittam is one of the major festivals in the month Avani. Tamil Brahmins change their sacred thread (Yagnopaveetham or Gayathri) on Avittam nakshatram day in Aavani month. Sundays in Avani month are dedicated to reciting prayers ‘Avani Gnayiru’.

Aavani Masam corresponds with Shravana Month & Bhadrapada Month in Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, and Gujarati Amavasyanth calendars and Bhadrapada month in North Indian Hindi calendars. Aavani coincides with Chinga month in Kerala calendar and Bhadra Month in Bengali calendar.

Festivals & Auspicious Days in Aavani Masam 2023

Saturday, 19 August  2023 – Hariyali Teej

Monday, 21 August  2023 – Nag Panchami

Friday, 25 August  2023 – Varalakshmi Vratam

Sunday, 27 August  2023 – Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

Wednesday, 30 August  2023 – Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Festival)

Thursday, 31 August  2023 – Narali Purnima

Saturday, 2 September 2023 – Kajari Teej

Wednesday, 6 September 2023 – Janmashtami

Thursday, 7 September 2023 – Janmashtami

Sunday, 10 September 2023 – Aja Ekadashi

Sunday, 17 September 2023 – Kanya Sankranti

Days, dates in Aavani Masam 2023

18 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 1

19 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 2

20 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 3

21 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 4

22 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 5

23 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 6

24 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 7

25 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 8

26 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 9

27 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 10

28 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 11

29 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 12

30 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 13

31 August 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 14

1 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 15

2 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 16

3 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 17

4 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 18

5 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 19

6 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 20

7 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 21

8 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 22

9 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 23

10 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 24

11 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 25

12 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 26

13 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 27

14 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 28

15 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 29

16 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 30

17 September 2023 – Aavani Masam, Day 31

In Previous Years

In 2022, Avani Masam begins on August 17 and ends on September 17 (32 days).

In 2021, Avani Masam begins on August 17 and ends on September 16 (31 days).

In 2020, Avani Masam begins on August 17 and ends on September 16 (31 days).

In 2019, Avani Masam begins on August 18 and ends on September 17 (31 days).

In 2018, Avani Masam begins on August 17 and ends on September 16.