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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 as the Thanksgiving Festival. It marks the end of the harvest season and dedicates itself to expressing gratitude to the Sun God for a bountiful …
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 period. It starts from the next day after Diwali and the final day is celebrated as Kandha Sashti. The last day is also called as …
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 Navarathri, Paush Navarathri, and Magha Navarathri. Among these, Sharadh Navarathri holds the highest importance and is often referred to as Maha Navarathri. Celebrated over nine …
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 homes or public spaces, followed by daily prayers and offerings. Ganesha is worshipped for his ability to remove obstacles and bring peace and prosperity into …
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 to the Pooja room. It denotes the entry of Lord Krishna and to welcome Him. Many people draw the footprints like number 8 or they …
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 the next day, we observe Gayatri Japa Sankalmpam. In other parts of South India, the observance is known as Upakarma. On the day of Avani …
Aadi Pooram is one of the important festivals for Iyengars. The pooram star that falls on this month is the birthday of Andal. She is the only woman among 12 Alwars who composed Divya Prabhandham. She composed pasurams like Thiruppavai and Nachiyar thirumozhi. Vaaranam Aayiram is a renowned Thirumozhi. …
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 monsoon in Tamilnadu. During this month, water level rises in rivers due to monsoon.To show our gratitude to the Nature and to thank the mother …
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 survive with relationship and financial problems at the least. Muruga is the promising primordial power who wards off the negative forces and obstacles of your …
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 my family We keep kuzhavi,chooral and a wooden board. Then we make and apply turmeric paste on the wooden board. We place 25 red dots …
