Significance of Vaikasi Visakam

The month of Vaikasi (May-June) has great significance for Tamil Hindus, especially those who are devotees of Muruga. On a Pournami or full moon day in this Tamil month, an incarnation of Muruga was born to fulfill the mission of destroying the evil forces which were...
Why is Ram Navami Celebrated

Why is Ram Navami Celebrated

The holy and auspicious event Rama Navami happens to celebrate the avatar of Lord Vishnu, Sri Rama. In every yuga, whenever there is harm to Dharma, God descends to Earth and protects it; he protects his people and sets the balance of nature back. In all the Yugas,...
Significance of Vasant Panchami

Significance of Vasant Panchami

Introduction Vasant Panchami marks the beginning of spring and end of winter. More importantly, Vasant Panchami refers to the celebration of Goddess Saraswathi, the Divine Goddess of Learning. People celebrate the festival of Saraswathi Pooja. It is also called Shree...