Medam, or Meda Masam, is the ninth month in a traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Vishu, the Zodiac New Year, is observed in this month. Meda Masam in 2018 is from April 14 to May 14. Apart from Vishu, another important festival in the month is the Thrissur Pooram.
Full Moon and No Moon Day
Karthuvavu or Amavasi – April 16.
Veluthuvavu or full moon day (Purnima) – April 30
Ekadasi
April 26
May 11
Pradosham
April 27
May 13
Sashti Fasting - April 21
Ekadasi
April 26
May 11
Pradosham
April 27
May 13
Sashti Fasting - April 21
Festivals and auspicious days include:
- Vishu – April 14
- Sri Rama Jayanti -
- Thirissur Pooram –
- Hanuman Jayanti -
- Chattambi Swami Samadhi day -
- Sathya Sai Baba Samadi day -
- Shankaracharya Jayanti -
Next month in Malayalam calendar is the Edava Masam or Edavam.