Aadi Perukku 2024 will be celebrated on August 2. The celebration of Aadi Perukku is an important Tamil festival that holds immense significance amongst the community and is focused on celebrating water and its life-sustaining properties. Aadi Perukku is often referred to as Pathinettam Perukku or the Aadi Maasam Festival and is focused on offering prayers to Goddess Shakti or Amman deities. As we prepare to celebrate Aadi Perukku 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Aadi Perukku and its importance.

Aadi Perukku 2024 Date

Aadi Perukku is usually marked on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi to pay tribute to the life-sustaining properties of water. Aadi Perukku 2024 will be celebrated on August 2. The celebration of Aadi Perukku 2024 will be marked on the same day as Sawan Shivratri - which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Aadi Perukku Significance and Traditions

Aadi Maasam is believed to be one of the most auspicious months for Tamilians and is dedicated to Goddess Amman. The celebration of Aadi Perukku is a Tamil cultural festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi. The festival is focused on celebrating nature, water bodies and seeking the blessings of the Amman deities to offer thanks for Nature's bountiful grace for one and all. Aadi Perukku celebrations mainly focus on offering prayers and performing special Pujas near river basins, water tanks, lakes and wells, etc. and seeking mercy and grace from the rain gods as the monsoon sets in.

On the occasion of Aadi Perukku, people often decorate their homes, draw grand rangolis and offer special puja. The celebration of Aadi Perukku is also focused on preparing a variety of rice recipes like Lemon rice, coconut rice, tamarind rice, Sakara Pongal, etc. Devotees serve this scrumptious meal for family and friends and celebrate this auspicious festival with love and light. Here’s hoping Aadi Perukku 2024 brings with it all the prosperity and happiness to one and all.

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