Edavam is the 10th month of the Malayalam calendar. It falls between mid-May and mid-June of the Gregorian calendar. Taurus is the western astrological sign corresponding to Edavam.
The Kalasam Festival of the Madiyankulam Temple in Kasargod District is celebrated in this month. The annual festival of the famous Kottiyoor Temples commences with Neyyattam on the swati day in Edavam.