by kalaiselvan | Apr 30, 2019 | Festivals
What is Purattasi Saturday? Purattasi is the name of the sixth month in the Tamil calendar. This month is considered very auspicious and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his various forms. The Saturdays that fall in the Tamil month of Purattasi (mid-September to...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 29, 2019 | Festivals
What is Karthigai Deepam? Karthigai Deepam is celebrated during the Full Moon evening in the Tamil month of Karthigai (mid-Nov to mid-Dec). On this day the Moon is in the star Krittika or Kirthigai. It is a very popular festival in South India. How is Karthigai Deepam...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 27, 2019 | Festivals
What is Mahalaya Amavasya? This happens to be the New Moon day, which is observed on the last day of the 15-day period called Mahalaya Paksha. This fortnight is important for those who wish to appease their ancestors in the month of Ashwin (mid-Sep to mid-Oct). It is...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 22, 2019 | Festivals
Scriptural Story of Lord Narasimha’s Birth Lord Narasimha is believed to be the most ferocious incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He came to earth to destroy evil forces. It is celebrated on Vaisakh Chaturdashi or the 14th day of the Shukla Paksha and devotees choose to fast...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 16, 2019 | Festivals
What is Radha Ashtami Pooja? Goddess Radha is a friend, a great devotee of Lord Krishna. Radha Ashtami is the day of Goddess Radha’s birth. Radha Ashtami is also called Radha Jayanti or Radhashtami. It falls on the Ashtami tithi of Shukla paksha in the month of...
