Edavam, or Edava Masam, is the tenth month in a traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Edava Masam in 2023 is from May 15 to June 15. 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) – June 4
- Karutha Vavu or Amavasya – May 19
Festivals and auspicious days include:
- Ekadasi - May 15
- Pradosh - May 17
- Thirunavaya Vaishaka Vavu - May 19
- Sashti Vratam - May 25
- Ekadasi – May 31
- Pradosham - June 1
- Ekadasi – June 14
- Pradosham – June 15
- Sabarimala Prathishta Dinam - May 30
- Kottiyoor Ilaneer Vyappu - June 9
There will be the usual monthly pujas for the first five days at Sabarimala Temple from May 15 to May 19.
Next month in Malayalam calendar is Mithuna Masam