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Aadi month, also known as Aadi Maasam, is the fourth month in the Tamil calendar and holds great significance for Hindus. Starting in mid-July and ending in mid-August, this period marks the beginning of Dakshinayana punya kaalam, considered the onset of the night for the Devas. As Aadi arrives, a series of festivals follow, encapsulating …
Christmas, Easter, New year are celebrated with joy and enthusiasm worldwide. Each holiday holds special significance—Easter symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Christmas marks his birth, and New Year welcomes fresh beginnings. These occasions are often centered around family, food, and tradition. For those looking to enjoy a plant-based diet during the festive season, there …
Chithirai Kani, also known as Chithirai Vishu or Tamil New Year, marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar year and is celebrated with joy and hope. Falling in mid-April, this auspicious occasion is dedicated to welcoming new beginnings, prosperity, and abundance. The festival is deeply rooted in tradition, with families coming together to honour the …
Rama navami is considered as the birthday of Lord Rama. It falls on the ninth day from Ugathi. Usually in Hindu culture ashtami (the eighth day from full moon day or no moon day) and Navami (ninth day from full moon day or no moon day) are inauspicious days. People wont celebrate any function on …
Panguni Uthiram is one of the most important festivals for Hindus. We call this as “Meena Uthira Palguni”. The important aspect of this day is that the Pournami and Uthiram star falls on the same day of Panguni month. Panguni is the last month of the Tamil Calendar year. According to the mythology, celestial weddings …
Holi, often referred to as the Festival of Colors, celebrates love, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. This vibrant festival typically occurs at the end of February or the beginning of March, marking the arrival of spring and the blossoming of love. The Legend Behind Holi The roots of Holi can be traced …
Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu, also known as Savithri Viratham, is a traditional festival observed in Tamil Nadu, where married women fast and pray for the well-being and long life of their husbands. Unmarried girls also participate in this festival, praying to the divine for a virtuous husband in the future. The name “Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu” comes from the …
Thai Poosam is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities worldwide, honoring Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This auspicious day falls on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Thai, usually between January and February. Thai Poosam celebrates the victory of good over evil and features various rituals, including kavadi (a ceremonial offering), fasting, and prayer.
Devotees engage in fervent celebrations, often participating in processions, singing devotional songs, and carrying kavadis adorned with flowers and fruits to the temples dedicated to Lord Murugan. Many devotees also observe fasting and perform penance as a show of devotion. The festival serves as a time for community bonding, reflection, and renewal of faith.
Join in the festivities of Thai Poosam to experience the vibrant culture, devotion, and unity of the Tamil community. Celebrate the spirit of this auspicious occasion with traditional foods, colorful processions, and heartfelt prayers dedicated to Lord Murugan.
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Maatu Pongal is celebrated on the day following the Pongal. On this occasion people worship the livestock that helped them during the cultivation of crops. We wash the cattle and paint the horns. We tie the flower garlands and tingling bells around their necks. Finally we feed the pongal to cattle. In some parts, they …
Bhogi festival is the first day of Pongal. On this day, we worship the God of Clouds and Rains, Lord Indra. People honor and worship Lord Indra for abundant harvests, bringing plenty and prosperity to the land. Thus, the day of ‘Bogi’ or ‘Bhogi’ is also referred to as ‘Indran.’ The Tamil festival Pongal begins …
