Aani Masam 2023 Muhurtham Dates Marriage Timings Tamilnadu

Aani Masam is the third month of the Tamil solar calendar, running from
about mid-June to mid-July.
In 2026 (Tamil year Parabhava) it falls between
15 June and 16 July 2026. Aani is generally treated as an
auspicious month in which weddings and other
subha muhurtham (auspicious-time) ceremonies are held, unlike the
following month Aadi, which is traditionally avoided for weddings. However,
exact wedding muhurtham dates change every year and must be confirmed
from a current Tamil panchangam and, for a specific marriage, from an
astrologer using the couple’s horoscopes.

What is Aani Masam?

The Tamil calendar is a solar calendar of twelve months, beginning with
Chithirai at Puthandu (Tamil New Year, 14 April in 2026). Aani is the third
month, following Chithirai and Vaikasi. The word Masam simply means
“month,” so “Aani Masam” is the month of Aani. Because the Tamil months are
tied to the Sun’s movement through the zodiac rather than to fixed English
dates, Aani does not begin on the same Gregorian date every year, but it
always corresponds to roughly the middle of June through the middle of July.

Significance of Aani

Aani is regarded as a spiritually active month in the Tamil Shaiva tradition.
Its most famous observance is Aani Uthiram, also called
Aani Thirumanjanam (“holy bath in Aani”), celebrated on the
Uthiram (Uttara Phalguni) star day of the month. In 2026 Aani Uthiram falls on
22 June. On this day the Thillai Nataraja Temple at
Chidambaram performs a grand Maha Abhishekam to Lord Nataraja and
Goddess Sivakamasundari, followed by the Aani Uthira Darisanam of the
deity. The day is traditionally associated with the belief that Lord Shiva
revealed his cosmic dance and blessed the Saiva saint Manikkavachakar. Many
Nataraja and Shiva temples across Tamil Nadu conduct special abhishekams and
processions during Aani.

Beyond temple festivals, devotees may observe fasts or simple vegetarian
diets, and the month is considered suitable for education-related ceremonies,
spiritual practice, and other auspicious beginnings.

Are marriage muhurthams held in Aani?

Yes. Aani is one of the months in which Tamil families commonly fix
subha muhurtham dates for weddings, along with months such as
Vaikasi, Aadi’s neighbours, and others. This is in contrast to the month that
follows Aani — Aadi — which is widely treated as inauspicious
for weddings and major new ventures (though very important for temple
festivals). So within the mid-June to mid-July window, Aani generally does
offer wedding muhurtham days.

That said, a few important points apply to any Tamil month, and to Aani in
particular:

• Each Tamil month has both favourable and unfavourable days. Auspicious days
  are chosen by the panchangam based on the tithi (lunar day),
  nakshatra (star), weekday, and planetary positions.
• Muhurtham days are used not only for marriages but for many auspicious
  functions — housewarmings, ear-piercing, upanayanam, starting education, and
  so on.
• Wedding dates cannot be fixed from a general muhurtham list
  alone.
  The final date is chosen only after matching the birth charts and horoscopes
  of the bride and groom.
• Practices differ by community and family tradition — some prefer
  Valarpirai (waxing moon) days, others accept selected
  Theipirai (waning moon) days. An astrologer decides what suits a
  particular couple.

Because of this, we do not publish a fixed list of Aani wedding dates here.
The auspicious dates differ from year to year, and only a current panchangam
gives the correct dates for the year you are planning in.

How to confirm the exact muhurtham dates

To find the correct Aani wedding muhurtham dates for your year:

• Refer to a current-year Tamil panchangam or calendar —
  printed almanacs (such as the Pambu or Vakya/Thirukanitha panchangams) or
  established online Tamil calendars that publish month-wise
  subha muhurtham lists.
• Cross-check the date’s tithi, nakshatra and weekday, since
  some published lists differ slightly depending on the panchangam tradition
  they follow.
• For an actual marriage,
  consult a qualified astrologer (jyotishar) who will check
  both horoscopes and confirm whether an Aani date genuinely suits the couple.

Treat any specific date you see online as provisional until it is confirmed
against a current panchangam and, for a wedding, against the couple’s charts.

Frequently asked questions

When does Aani Masam start and end in 2026?

In 2026, Aani runs from 15 June to 16 July, in the Tamil year Parabhava. The
exact dates shift by a day or two from year to year because the Tamil months
follow the Sun’s transit.

Which Tamil month comes before and after Aani?

Vaikasi comes before Aani, and Aadi comes after it. Aani is the third month of
the Tamil calendar.

Is Aani a good month for weddings?

Generally yes — Aani usually has several subha muhurtham days suitable for
marriages, unlike the following month Aadi, which is traditionally avoided for
weddings. The specific auspicious days must still be taken from the panchangam
for that year.

What is the most important festival in Aani?

Aani Uthiram (Aani Thirumanjanam) is the best-known observance, celebrated
grandly at the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. In 2026 it falls on 22 June, when
the Maha Abhishekam and Aani Uthira Darisanam of Lord Nataraja take place.

Can I fix my wedding date only from an online muhurtham list?

No. A muhurtham list only tells you which days are broadly auspicious. The
final wedding date is decided by an astrologer after matching the horoscopes
of the bride and groom.

Why don’t the dates match across different calendars?

Different panchangam traditions (for example Vakya versus Thirukanitha) can
calculate a tithi or nakshatra boundary slightly differently, so published
muhurtham lists sometimes vary by a day. Always confirm against the panchangam
your family follows.

Sources & last verified (July 2026)

• Prokerala — Tamil Calendar 2026, Aani Masam (Parabhava):
  https://www.prokerala.com/general/calendar/tamilcalendar.php?year=2026&mon=aani
• Hindu Blog — Aani Uthiram / Aani Thirumanjanam significance:
  https://www.hindu-blog.com/2009/06/aani-uthiram-aani-thirumanjanam.html
• Hindu Blog — Aani Thirumanjanam Festival at Chidambaram 2026:
  https://www.hindu-blog.com/2025/01/aani-thirumanjanam-festival-at-chidambaram.html
• Golden Chennai — Muhurtham Dates 2026:
  https://calendar.goldenchennai.com/muhurtham-dates/

tirumalatirupationline.com is an independent pilgrim-information guide. It
is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the TTD, the
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, or any temple or government body. Panchangam
dates and muhurthams should always be confirmed with a current almanac and a
qualified astrologer.

See also: Aani Masam — start and end dates, Tamil calendar festivals

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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026