Aippasi, ஐப்பசி மாதம் 2026 one of the most sacred months in the Tamil calendar, begins on October 18 and ends on November 16, 2026. This spiritually significant month is celebrated with several important Hindu festivals, including Ayudha Puja, Saraswati Puja, Vijaya Dasami, Deepavali, Aippasi Pournami Annabhishekam, Skanda Sasti, and Soorasamharam.
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Important Festivals and Dates in Aippasi 2026
Ayudha Puja and Durga Ashtami: October 19, 2026
Saraswati Puja and Vijaya Dasami: October 20, 2026
Aippasi Pournami Annabhishekam: October 25, 2026
Deepavali: November 8, 2026
Deepavali Nombu / Amavasai: November 9, 2026
Skanda Sasti: November 10–15, 2026
Soorasamharam: November 15, 2026
Spiritual Significance of Aippasi
Aippasi is considered an auspicious month for prayers, temple visits, charity, and spiritual observances. Aippasi Pournami Annabhishekam is especially significant, as Lord Shiva’s lingam is ceremonially covered with cooked rice in several temples, including the famous temple at Gangaikondacholapuram. This offering symbolises gratitude for food, nourishment, and prosperity.
Aippasi is also associated with Thula Maasam, the period when the Sun enters Libra, or Thula Rasi. According to tradition, devotees take sacred baths in the Cauvery River during this month, believing that the ritual brings spiritual purification and divine blessings.
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