Tamil Calendar for October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024 Tamil Calendar
The Tamil calendar is a lunisolar calendar used by the Tamil people of South India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the solar year and the lunar month. The Tamil calendar has 12 months, each with 30 days.
The month of October in the Tamil calendar is called Iyppasi. Iyppasi is the eighth month of the year. The sun enters the zodiac sign of Libra on October 30, 2024, which is the first day of Iyppasi.
Important Dates in Iyppasi
There are several important dates in the month of Iyppasi. These dates include:
- October 30, 2024: Deepavali, the festival of lights, is celebrated on the first day of Iyppasi.
- November 5, 2024: Karthigai Deepam, the festival of lights, is celebrated on the full moon day of Iyppasi.
- November 11, 2024: Thirukkarthigai, the festival of Lord Karthikeya, is celebrated on the sixth day of the dark fortnight of Iyppasi.
The Tamil Calendar and the Solar Year
The Tamil calendar is based on the solar year. The solar year is the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun. The Tamil calendar has 365 days in a year, which is the same as the solar year.
The Tamil calendar is also based on the lunar month. The lunar month is the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth. The Tamil calendar has 12 months in a year, which is the same as the lunar year.
The Tamil Calendar and the Hindu Religion
The Tamil calendar is closely associated with the Hindu religion. Many Hindu festivals are celebrated on specific days of the Tamil calendar.
The Tamil calendar is also used to determine the auspicious days for weddings, funerals, and other important events.
