Ragi is also known as Fingermillet or Kelvaragu or Keppai in short. Ragi – Ragi flour is the base ingredient for Aadi Koozh.They are usually bordered with red ‘kaavi’ and across the front doorway at the top are strung mango leaves. The most visible manifestation of the month of Aadi is the huge ‘kolams’ that are patterned early each morning in front of houses. The first day of this month, is celebrated as Aadi Pandigai or Aadi Pirappu, which is an important festival to most Tamils, especially newly-weds. According to the Tamil calendar, Aadi is the fourth month of the year. The day is an occasion for rejoicing particularly for those living on the banks of the all the main rivers, its branches and tributaries.Īadi Koozh is prepared in this auspicious month of Aadi and served in temples. The 18th day of Aadi, is observed as ‘Aadi Perukku’, a day of offerings and prayers to these rivers, which mean so much to the lives and prosperity of the people. Traditionally, the family of a ‘pudhu maappillai’ (new son-in-law) is invited to the girl’s house, where the couple is gifted new clothes and other presents. The first of the month is marked with a special puja, followed by a feast with ‘payasam’ prepared with coconut milk, ‘puran poli’ and vadai. 3 Aadi Koozh | Aadi Kool About Aadi and Aadi KoozhĪadi Koozh means ‘Aadi’ is the auspicious month inthe Tamil calendar and ‘Koozh’ is porridge so it translates to a special porridge made during the month of Aaadi.

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