“Bhogi” is a festival which is the first day of ‘Pongal’. This day is referred to as Lord “Indra”.On this day, Lord Indra who is the God of Clouds and Rains is worshiped. Lord Indra is distinguished and worshiped for abundant harvest. Thus, bringing plenty and prosperity to the land. People cleaning their house from… Read More »
In the state of Tamil Nadu. Agni Nakshatram is one of the chief festivals dedicated to Lord “Murugan”.This is celebrated with immense zeal and fervour.The festivities of Agni Nakshtram is observed with full grandeur on Lord Murugan temples in Tiruttani, Palani, Palamuthirsolai, Swamimalai and Tiruchendur to name a few. About Agni Nakshatram :- The Agni… Read More »
VaraLakshmi also known as VaramahaLakshmi Vrata, It is a festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. In Hindu it is one of the important festival during the month of Shravana or Sawan. In Andhra, Telangana and Maharashtra regions, VaraLakshmi fasting is mainly performed by married women only, VaraLakshmi Vrat is suggested not only for women but also… Read More »
On the day of Avani Avittam *Samaveda. This festival is mainly celebrated by Hindus people of Brahmin community. Brahmin ritually change their Upanayana Sutra along with the Shrauta rituals. Upakarma is a Vedic ritual and In Tamil Nadu Upakarma known as Avani Avittam. It is still practiced by Brahmins. Next day of Avani Avittam or… Read More »
Arudra Darshan is a Tamil festival and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Arudra Nakshatram, which is also known as Thiruvaathirai Nakshatram, On this day Lord Shiva in the form or Nataraj is worshiped during the time of Arunodaya and along with the holy chanting from Vedas. It has being dedicated to Lord Shiva in… Read More »
Chitra pournami is a popular Tamil festival which is observed in the month of Chithirai during full moon day. This day is devoted to Chitragupta who is the assistance of Lord Yama, the official book keeper of Yama (the God of death). Chitra Gupta closely keeps the path of the actions performed by everyone born… Read More »
When sun or ‘surya’ passes through the ‘Krittika’ star during this period of Agni Nakshatram. This period is devoted to Lord Murugan and celebrated as Agni Nakshatram festival.The period of Agni Nakshatram is also famously known as ‘Agni Nakshatra’. The period of Agni Nakshatram marks the onset of summer season and In the Gregorian Calendar… Read More »
Yajurveda Avani Avittam or Yajur vedi Upakarma is observed by Yajurvedi Brahmins. On the full moon day those who follow Yajurveda execute the Upakarma on Shravana Nakshatra day in the month of Shravana. Upakarma which is a Vedic ritual is still practiced by Hindus of Brahmin community. Avani Avittam means start up or Arambham. On… Read More »
Garuda Panchami is a festival celebrated to persuade the birth of Garuda,an enthusiastic devotee and the birth carrier of Lord Vishnu. The fifth day of the waxing moon in the month of Shravana is celebrated as Garuda Panchami. Garuda is the son of Vinata and Kashyapa Muni and lives on the planet known as Salmalidvipa… Read More »
The Kalasthami is been celebrated on the eight day of Krishna palak of every month. The day is been dedicated to the lord Bhairav. The Kalashtami is been popularized by the name of Kala ashtami. Every year there are 12 Kalashtami in hindu calendar. The lord kalBhairav is also know as the god of time.… Read More »