Aippasi Masam is the seventh month in a traditional Tamil calendar. Skanda Shasti Vrat dedicated to Lord Muruga begins in Aippasi month. Deepavali (October 20) is also observed in this month. Aippasi Masam 2026 begins on October 18 to November 16.
In 2026, Skanda Shasti fast starts on November 10 and ends on November 15. Soorasamharam is on November 15.
Pournami or full moon day in Aippasi month is on October 25
Amavasya in Aippasi Masam is on November 8.
Important festivals in Aippasi Masam
Important festivals in Aippasi Masam
- Durga Ashtami - October 19
- Saraswathi - Ayudha Puja - October 19
- Vijayadashami - October 20
- Diwali - November 8
- Lakshmi Puja - November 8
- Skanda Sashti Fasting - November 10 and ends on November 15 with Soorasamharam.
- Thirukalyanam is on November 16.
Ekadasi Fasting dates are October 22 and November 5
Pradosham Fasting dates are on October 23, November 6.
Pillayar Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat - October 29, 2026
Pradosham Fasting dates are on October 23, November 6.
Pillayar Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat - October 29, 2026
The next Tamil month is the highly auspicious Karthigai Masam.