Avani

Fifth month of the Tamil solar year,
which usually falls within August and
September. This month corresponds to
the northern Indian solar month of
Simha (the zodiacal sign of Leo). The
existence of several different calendars
is one clear sign of the continuing
importance of regional cultural patterns. One way that the Tamils retain
their culture is by preserving their traditional calendar. Tamil is one of the few
regional languages in India with an
ancient, well-established literary tradition. See also Tamil months, Tamil
Nadu, and Tamil language.