What is the Planet Venus called in Tamil?

When studying the solar system in Tamil or looking at a traditional South Indian astrological calendar (Panchangam), every planet has a unique and ancient Tamil name. The brightest and most beautiful planet in our night sky, Venus, holds a very special place in Tamil culture.

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What are the Tamil names for Earth and Mars?

Answer

In Tamil, the Earth is called Bhoomi (பூமி), and the red planet Mars is called Sevvai (செவ்வாய்). (Hence, Tuesday is Sevvaikkizhamai).

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Because Venus is closer to the Sun than Earth, it appears in our sky only right before sunrise or right after sunset. Therefore, ancient Tamil literature affectionately refers to Venus as the Vidivelli (விடிவெள்ளி), meaning the 'Morning Star' or the 'Dawn Star'.

The Tamil Name for Venus

In the Tamil language, the planet Venus is called Velli (வெள்ளி).

The word Velli in everyday Tamil also literally translates to 'Silver'. Because Venus shines so brightly in the night sky like a glowing piece of silver, ancient Tamil astronomers gave it this beautiful name.

Connection to the Days of the Week

Just like the English word 'Friday' comes from the Norse goddess Frigg (associated with Venus), the Tamil days of the week are named directly after the planets (Navagrahas).

The Tamil word for Friday is Vellikkizhamai (வெள்ளிக்கிழமை), which literally means 'The Day of Venus'.
Friday is considered highly auspicious in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and women.

Venus in Astrology (Sukran)

While 'Velli' is the pure Tamil astronomical name, in Hindu astrology (Jothidam), Venus is commonly referred to by its Sanskrit-derived name: Sukran (சுக்கிரன்).

According to astrology, Sukran is the planet of wealth, luxury, beauty, and romance. If a person is enjoying a sudden period of immense luck and wealth, Tamils often use the famous proverb: "Avanukku Sukra Dhisai adikkithu!" (His Venus period has hit/He is incredibly lucky!).

Questions and Answers

What are the Tamil names for Earth and Mars?+

In Tamil, the Earth is called **Bhoomi (பூமி)**, and the red planet Mars is called **Sevvai (செவ்வாய்)**. (Hence, Tuesday is Sevvaikkizhamai).

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