Water brings fresh hope to farmers, happiness to families, and joy to newly-weds. Aadi Perukku is a celebration of all that. This year, Aadi Padhinettu, holds promise of good times ahead when the harshness of the sun is reduced and the winds are favorable.
Aadi pattam thedi Vidhai is an oft-repeated adage and many farmers still swear by it. A paddy farmer from Ariyanoor near Madhurantakam R. Jayachandran says Aadi 18 is when the samba season begins. “Some start their nurseries on that day and a few others would directly sow paddy,” he says.
