Aippasi Month 2023
The seventh month of the lunisolar Hindu calendar, Ashvin, also known as Ashwin, Ashwan, or Aippasi, marks the onset of the Autumn season. It is the sixth month of the solar Bengali calendar, the seventh of the lunar Indian calendar of the Deccan Plateau, and the solar Tamil calendar, referred to as Aipassi. Vedic Jyotish considers Ashwin to commence with the Sun’s entry into Virgo.
This month overlaps with September and October of the Gregorian calendar and is significant for Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrated in accordance with the amanta tradition (although according to the purnimanta tradition, Diwali falls in Kartika). According to lunar religious calendars, Ashwin begins either on the new moon or the full moon around the September equinox.
Aippasi Tamil Calendar 2023
The tenth day of the lunar month, also known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra, marks the end of Navaratri celebrations. Kojagiri Poornima, which falls on the fifteenth day of the lunar month, is another festival that is celebrated during this time.
The most widely celebrated festival during Aippasi is Diwali, which includes Dhanteras on the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month, Naraka Chaturdasi on the twenty-ninth day of the lunar month, and Lakshmi Puja on the thirtieth day of the lunar month. Additionally, Kali Puja is celebrated on the new moon day of the lunar month.
Overall, Aippasi is a month full of important Hindu holidays that are enthusiastically and fervently observed by Hindus all over the world.
Aippasi Month Calendar 2023
| Calendar | Hindu Tamil Calendar |
| Month Number | 07 |
| Number of days | 30 |
| Tamil Month | Aippasi |
| English Month | October and November |
| Year | 2023 |
| Significant Days | Saraswathi Pooja, Diwali, Govardhan Puja |
Festivals in Aippasi Month 2023
October is a significant month for Hindus worldwide as it marks the celebration of several major festivals. Aippasi, a lunar month that falls in October or November, is especially significant as it is the month in which several important Hindu festivals are celebrated.
The first of these festivals is Navaratri, which lasts for nine days and is celebrated from the first to the ninth day of the lunar month. This is followed by Durga Puja, which takes place from the sixth to the tenth day of the lunar month. In South India, Saraswati Puja is celebrated during this time from the eighth to the tenth day of the lunar month.
Aippasi Month Tamil Calendar 2023
| திங்கள் | செவ்வாய் | புதன் | வியாழன் | வெள்ளி | சனி | ஞாயிறு |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18 | 02/19 | 03/20 | 04/21 | 05/22 | ||
| 06/23 | 07/24 | 08/25 | 09/26 | 10/27 | 11/28 | 12/29 |
| 13/30 | 14/31 | 15/01 | 16/02 | 17/03 | 18/04 | 19/05 |
| 20/06 | 21/07 | 22/08 | 23/09 | 24/10 | 25/11 | 26/12 |
| 27/13 | 28/14 | 29/15 | 30/16 |
Significance of Aippasi Month 2023
At dusk, the first celestial body to grace the night sky is Ashvini, which symbolizes the head of Aries in Indian astrology and is considered the foremost of the 27 Nakshatra. In Hindu mythology, Ashvin, which refers to the divine twins, is associated with the gods of Ayurvedic medicine, sunrise and sunset glows, vision, and the prevention of sickness and misfortune. Asawin is the Thai version of Ashvin and denotes a warrior. When translated into English, it is frequently interpreted as “knight”. During the period of twilight, the Ashvins are said to embody the “merging of light and darkness.”
Important Dates in Aippasi Masam Sobhakritu
- 21.10.2023 – Dussehra (Saptami)
- 22.10.2023 – Dussehra (Mahashtami)
- 24.10.2023 – Dussehra
- 28.10.2023 – Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday
- 01.11.2023 – Karaka Chaturthi
- 12.11.2023 – Diwali
- 14.11.2023 – Govardhan Puja
- 15.11.2023 – Bhai Dooj
Tamil Month Calendar 2023-24
| Chithirai | Vaikasi |
| Aani | Aadi |
| Aavani | Purataasi |
| Aippasi | Karthigai |
| Marghali | Thai |
| Maasi | Panguni |
What is Aippasi?
Aippasi is the Tamil month that falls around September and October on the Gregorian calendar. It is the seventh month of the Hindu calendar, Ashvin.
Why is Aippasi important?
The beginning of Autumn and the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, both occur in Aippasi.
What other calendars does Aippasi correspond to?
Aippasi is also the sixth month of the Bengali calendar and the seventh month of the lunar Indian calendar of the Deccan Plateau.
When does Aippasi begin?
The Aippasi begins either on the new moon or the full moon around the September equinox, according to lunar religious calendars.
What is the significance of the Sun's entry into Virgo in relation to Aippasi?
Vedic Jyotish considers Ashwin to commence with the Sun’s entry into Virgo.
