Aippassi is the seventh month of the year from the tamil calendar in the middle of october to november 15th. Diwali and also weddings will be the most festive month in india this year. Libra (Thulaa raasi) into the Sun's entry with aippasi beginner. When the moon is in the Constellation of Ashvini Nakshatra the full moon day that month is denoted as Aippasi / Asvija or Ashvayuja Maasam. Thulaa means Balance (weighing scale). The duration of day and night time will be equal, during this month, so it is named Thulaa maasa.
All Siva temples in Annabishekam are celebrated as star Ashwini (purnima) with Aippasi. The Siva lingam is covered with cooked rice and also decorated with vegetables and fruits.
This is basically a thanksgiving to the Lord for giving us Annam! Witnessing Annabishekam is the birth of one of the cycles to be relieved.
