The festival of prosperity and fertility, Aadi Perukku falls during the Tamil month of Aadi. The commencement of the monsoon season is a symbol of prosperity. Adiperukku is also known as the Aadi monsoon festival. The festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi. For the blessing of human-being with peace, prosperity, and happiness, nature worship in the form of Amman deities are organized to shower Nature’s grace on the human. On this day Mother Nature is worshiped as Amman deities.
It is like a thanksgiving ceremony for Nature’s blessings. The month of Adi marks the onset of monsoon season in Tamil Nadu. Hence the month of Adi is favorable for rooting, sowing, and planting of seeds and other forms of vegetation. All the perennial river sources of tTamil Nadu including the lakes are worshiped. Aadi Perukku is also called as ‘Padinettam Perukku.’ ‘Padinettu’ means ‘eighteen’ and ‘Perukku’ implies ‘rising.’ The ritual is observed by the women.
Adi is the Tamil month of observances that is dedicated to Water forces and other Natural forces. During Aadi month prayers are offered to thank the Goddesses and also to seek protection from the ominous aspects. It is believed that Adi month is very auspicious for making connections with the Divine power. The festival of Aadi Perukku has been practiced and patronized since the time of the rule of the Kings.
