Aadi Pooram 2025 will be observed on July 28 Across Tamil Nadu

Aadi Pooram 2025: Aadi Pooram is a deeply spiritual Tamil Hindu festival celebrated during the sacred month of Aadi. It falls on the day when the Puram Nakshatram occurs in the month of Aadi. In 2025, Aadi Pooram will be celebrated on July 28, as the star begins on the evening of July 27 and continues until the night of July 28.

This year’s observance is even more special as it falls on a Monday, a day sacred to Lord Shiv, and also coincides with Chaturthi Tithi, dedicated to Lord Ganesh. This rare combination makes the day highly auspicious for the puja of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiv, Lord Ganesh, and Devi Andal.

Why Aadi Pooram Is Spiritually Significant

Aadi Pooram is believed to be the birth anniversary of Andal, the only female Alvar among the twelve revered Tamil poet-saints. She is considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and is worshipped for her deep devotion to Lord Vishnu. Andal Jayanti is celebrated with grandeur in temples, especially in Srivilliputhur, believed to be her birthplace.

According to legends, on this day, all celestial goddesses were given bangles or valayal in a divine ceremony. It is also believed to be the day Goddess Parvati manifested on Earth to bless her devotees.

Valayal Ritual And Women’s Belief

One of the most important rituals of Aadi Pooram is the offering of bangles or valayal to Goddess Parvati in temples. These bangles are then distributed as prasadam to married women and those seeking motherhood. It is widely believed that wearing these bangles brings fertility, marital harmony, and divine blessings.

On this day, temples are decorated elaborately, and special poojas, archanais, and alankarams are performed. Offerings of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and even currency notes are made to the Goddess.

Celebrations Across Tamil Nadu

Temples dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Andal witness huge crowds of devotees, with vibrant processions and spiritual fervor filling the air. In many temples, Goddess is offered new silk sarees as part of fulfilling vows. Aadi Pooram is a time of intense devotion, with thousands seeking blessings for marriage, childbirth, and prosperity.

This spiritually charged day beautifully blends Shakta and Vaishnav traditions, honouring both Goddess Parvati and Andal, making it a cherished celebration across South India