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
Next month in Malayalam calendar is Mithuna Masam