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...
by kalaiselvan | Jan 2, 2023 | Festivals
Marriage, the Institution Marriage is an intimate partnership, possibly for life, and it is no surprise it evokes much interest in one and all. We are born through relationships and also into them, which continue till our very end. But though relationships form an...
by kalaiselvan | Mar 31, 2021 | Festivals
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,...
by kalaiselvan | Jul 16, 2020 | Festivals
The Nature of Rahu and Ketu Rahu and Ketu are known as Chaya Graha, the shadow planets, as they do not have a physical existence. They are karmic planets that wield a significant impact on human lives. Rahu rules Maya, the illusion, and signifies wealth and worldly...
by kalaiselvan | Jun 20, 2020 | Festivals
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...