Edavam, or Edava Masam, is the tenth month in a traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Edava Masam in 2024 is from May 15 to June 14. Special Vaishaka Masam rituals are observed in the month in Guruvayur Temple
Full Moon and No Moon Day
- Velutha Vavu or full moon day (Purnima) – May 23
- Karutha Vavu or Amavasya – June 6
Festivals and auspicious days include:
- Ekadasi - May 19
- Pradosh - May 20
- Thirunavaya Vaishaka Vavu - June 6
- Ekadasi – June 3
- Pradosham - June 4
- Sabarimala Prathishta Dinam - May 19
- Kottiyoor Ilaneer Vyappu - May 29
Monthly Sashti Fasting day is on June 12.
There will be the usual monthly pujas for the first five days at Sabarimala Temple
Next month in Malayalam calendar is Mithuna Masam