by kalaiselvan | Feb 13, 2019 | Festivals
What is Govardhan Puja? Govardhan Puja or Annakoot is a Hindu festival celebrated to show gratitude to Lord Krishna for saving the people during the heavy torrential rain, by lifting the Govardhan hill. The entire city of Vrindavan was saved by the Lord. It also...
by kalaiselvan | Feb 11, 2019 | Festivals
What is Jamai Sasthi: Jamai in the Bengali language is Son-in-law. Jamai Sasthi is a Bengali celebration which is observed to elevate the relationship with the son-in-law of a family. According to the Bengali calendar, it is celebrated on the sixth day of Jaishtha...
by kalaiselvan | Feb 11, 2019 | Festivals
What is Vaikasi Visakam: Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Muruga according to the Tamil calendar. It is celebrated in the month of Vaikasi, corresponds to the date between May and June according to the Gregorian calendar. On Vaikasi Visakam, the...
by kalaiselvan | Feb 8, 2019 | Festivals
What is Aadi Krithigai: Aadi Krithigai is a day auspicious for Lord Muruga, which is celebrated in the month of Aadi, corresponds to the date between June and July according to the Gregorian calendar. The star Krithigai is third among the 27 stars. This entire month...
by kalaiselvan | Feb 8, 2019 | Festivals
What is Aadi Perukku? Aadi Perukku is an important Hindu festival, which is also known as ‘Aadi 18’, is commonly celebrated among the Tamil people across the globe. This is the beginning of the monsoon season. This is celebrated in the Tamil month of “Adi”, which...
