What is Aadi Velli?
In the Tamil calendar, the month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August) is considered highly auspicious for worshipping the Goddess. Fridays in this month are called Aadi Velli, and they are especially powerful for invoking the divine feminine energy (Shakti).
These days are dedicated to different forms of the Goddess and are observed by women seeking blessings for marital harmony, fertility, wealth, and protection.
📅 Aadi Velli 2025 Dates & Deities
| Date | Friday | Presiding Goddess |
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| July 18, 2025 | First Friday | Swarnambika – Wealth |
| July 25, 2025 | Second Friday | Angala Amman – Protection |
| August 1, 2025 | Third Friday | Kalikambal – Courage |
| August 8, 2025 | Fourth Friday | Kamakshi Amman – Harmony |
| August 15, 2025 | Fifth Friday | Mahalakshmi – Abundance |
Each Friday holds unique significance and is marked with special rituals in homes and temples across Tamil Nadu.
🌸 How to Perform Aadi Velli Pooja at Home?
On each Aadi Friday, women perform rituals to the Goddess with great devotion. These include:
✅ Essential Pooja Items:
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Maavilakku (rice flour lamp)
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Sandalwood paste, turmeric, flowers, betel leaves
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Koozh (fermented millet porridge)
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Maa vilakku, sweet pongal, and fruits
🙏 Pooja Procedure:
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Clean the space and set up the Goddess’s photo or idol.
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Light a maavilakku using ghee.
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Offer sweet pongal or koozh as naivedyam.
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Recite Shakti slokas or Lalitha Sahasranamam.
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Perform aarti with camphor and seek blessings.
🌟 Special Significance of Each Aadi Velli in 2025
🟡 July 18 – Worship Swarnambika Devi
She bestows wealth and prosperity. Special abhishekam with turmeric and sandal paste is performed.
🔴 July 25 – Angala Amman
She removes curses and evil forces. Devotees offer neem and lemon garlands.
⚫ August 1 – Kalikambal
Grants strength, courage, and protection. Black sesame is offered during prayers.
🔵 August 8 – Kamakshi Amman
Blesses couples with harmony and marital happiness. Worship with red flowers and kumkum.
🟢 August 15 – Mahalakshmi
She is the Goddess of abundance. This final Friday is ideal for performing Lakshmi pooja at home.
🍲 Traditional Naivedyam for Aadi Velli
| Category | Offering | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Dish | Ven Pongal | Rice, pepper, ginger, ghee |
| Koozh Variety | Kambankoozh | Millet flour, curd, salt |
| Sweet Dish | Sakkarai Pongal | Rice, jaggery, cardamom |
| Lamp Offering | Maavilakku | Rice flour, jaggery, ghee |
| Fruits | Banana, Pomegranate | Fresh seasonal fruits |
These offerings are placed before the Goddess and distributed to family and neighbors.
🌈 Benefits of Observing Aadi Velli
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👶 Blessings for children and fertility
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💰 Prosperity and financial growth
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💑 Peaceful married life
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🏠 Property and home-related blessings
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🧘♀️ Mental peace and relief from doshas
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🙏 Removal of karma and negativity
🧭 Popular Temples to Visit During Aadi Velli
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Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
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Angala Parameswari Temple, Melmalayanur
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Kalikambal Temple, Chennai
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Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram
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Mahalakshmi Temple, Thirunindravur
These temples host special Aadi Velli alankaram and annadanam (free food offerings).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the significance of Aadi Velli?
It is a time to invoke the divine feminine energy for health, wealth, and protection. Women especially observe it with devotion.
Can men participate in Aadi Velli pooja?
Yes, while women traditionally perform it, men and children can also take part in the rituals and receive blessings.
Is fasting mandatory during Aadi Velli?
Fasting is optional. Some observe partial fasting or avoid certain foods as a form of devotion.
Is it necessary to go to a temple?
No. While visiting temples is powerful, Aadi Velli can also be celebrated with devotion at home.
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