Karkidaka Vavu Bali — പ്രാധാന്യം
The most significant day for pitru tarpana (ancestral water-offerings) in Kerala, held on the new-moon day (Vavu) of the Malayalam solar month Karkidaka. Thousands of Malayalis throng the beaches, rivers, and sacred ponds — especially at Varkala Papanasam Beach, Aluva Manappuram, and Thiruvalla — to perform bali rituals for their departed ancestors.
Karkidaka Vavu Bali — FAQ
- Karkidaka Vavu Bali എന്താണ്?
- The most significant day for pitru tarpana (ancestral water-offerings) in Kerala, held on the new-moon day (Vavu) of the Malayalam solar month Karkidaka.
- Karkidaka Vavu Bali 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ Karkidaka Vavu Bali 2026, ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 12, ബുധനാഴ്ചന് വരും.
Upcoming Karkidaka Vavu Bali Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Karkidaka Vavu Bali is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ഓഗ 12 | ബുധനാഴ്ച | 05:03 am | — |
| 2027 ഓഗ 2 | തിങ്കളാഴ്ച | 05:18 am | — |