by kalaiselvan | Sep 7, 2023 | Festivals
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh, or Ganesha, is one of the very widely worshiped Gods of the Hindu pantheon. According to legends, Ganesha incarnated on Chaturthi, the 4th lunar Day of Shukla Paksha, the waxing phase of the Moon, during the month of Bhadrapada, which...
by kalaiselvan | Jul 12, 2023 | Festivals
Aadi (July-August), the 4th month in the Tamil calendar, is an important month for Tamils. It is a month in which festivals come tripping hot on the heels of one another. There is Aadi Pirappu, Aadi Pooram, Aadi Krithigai, Aadi Velli, Aadi Perukku, Aadi Sevvai, and so...
by kalaiselvan | Jul 6, 2023 | Festivals, General
We encounter obstacles in life now and then. At such times, we seek Ganesha’s help. The elephant-headed deity of Hinduism and the son of Shiva and Parvati has the power to remove obstacles from his devotees’ lives. He is also the god of wisdom and prosperity. Ganesha...
by kalaiselvan | May 23, 2023 | Festivals
Vaikasi Visakam 2023 is a Hindu festival that is observed to celebrate Murugan’s birthday. It occurs during Visakam Nakshatra in Vaikasi month, which is the second month in the Tamil calendar. Vaikasi Visakam comes between May and June. Vaikasi Visakam 2023 is...
by kalaiselvan | May 2, 2023 | Festivals
The Sudarshana Chakra is a holy discus that is also Vishnu’s divine weapon. It comprises two discs rotating in opposite directions. Each disc has more than a million sharp spikes on its edges. As per the Linga Purana, Vishnu got it from Shiva. The gods had been...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 24, 2023 | Festivals
Chaitra Purnima is the full moon day in Chaitra month. On this day, the Sun is in an exalted position in Aries. The Moon is also aligned with the bright star Chaitra in the constellation of Libra. It is the first full moon of the Hindu New Year. The Full Moon is...
