Pongal, a lively harvest festival celebrated by the people of Tamil Nadu, takes place in mid-January, typically on January 14th or 15th, and once every four years. People know Pongal […]
Skandha Sashti
Skandha Sashti or Kanda Sashti Vratam is an important festival dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is observed in the Tamil month of Aippasi and most devotees fast during this 6-day […]
Navarathri
Navarathri, which means “nine nights,” is a vibrant and significant festival celebrated in India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. This festival occurs five times a year: Vasantha Navarathri, Ashad Navarathri, Sharadh […]
Vinayagar Chathurthi
Vinayagar Chaturthi usually falls in the Tamil month of Aavani (August-September) and is celebrated over 10 days in some regions. The festival begins with the installation of Ganesha idols in […]
Gokulashtami / Krishna jayanthi
Gokulashtami / Krishna Jayanthi marks the birth of Lord Krishna. It falls on the 8th day after Avani Avittam. On this day, we draw the small footprints from the entrance […]
Avani Avittam
Yajur Upaakarma Sankalpam Avani Avittam is an important ritual associated with the Brahmin community in the world. The day is of great significance to Rig, Yajur, Sama Vedic Brahmins. On […]
Aadi Pooram
Aadi Pooram is one of the important festivals for Iyengars. The pooram star that falls on this month is the birthday of Andal. She […]
Aadi perukku – Padhinettam perukku
Aadi perukku is a unique South Indian and specially a Tamil festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Adi. Tamil month Aadi, marks the beginning of […]
Aadi Krithigai
Aadi Krithigai is celebrated on the Krithigai star day during the month of Aadi. It is a spiritual month for special God based activities. It is of human origin to […]
Maavilakku poojai
Maavilakku poojai is ideally performed on a Friday omitting the first and last Friday of the Aadi month. The procedure for performing maavilakku poojai is as follows. In […]
