July 2026 corresponds to Aani. Aani begins Dakshinayana, when the Sun turns south; it is a temple-festival month (Aani Thirumanjanam at Chidambaram, Aani Uthsavam at many Murugan temples) and weddings continue through it. Major observances: Jagannath Rathyatra (Jul 16), Devshayani Ekadashi (Jul 25), Guru Purnima (Jul 29). Day quality across 31 days: 1 highly auspicious, 6 favourable, 16 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Jul 25.
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