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...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 10, 2023 | Festivals
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...
by kalaiselvan | Jan 17, 2023 | Festivals
Ratha Saptami is a Hindu festival to honor the Sun God or Surya Dev. Legend says that on this day, Surya embarks on his journey to the northern hemisphere, riding his chariot pulled by seven white horses. The day falls on Shukla Paksha (waxing lunar fortnight) in the...
