Upcoming Festivals

  1. Guide To Major Margazhi Month Rituals To Reconnect With Your Tamil Culture And Roots

    The ninth month of the Tamil calendar is called Margazhi, Margasirsha, or Agrahayana. The starting and ending date varies yearly but usually starts close to mid-December and ends in mid-January. Margazhi month is celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. To mark the significant month, people perform many rituals at home and participate in cultural festivities with others. The month is also a time for spiritual reflection so those seeking a spiritual path will benefit the most by performing spiritual activities.

    Significance of Margazhi Month

    The Margazhi month is considered the most auspicious month for many South Indians as the sun is closest to Earth and the weather becomes coolest. Devotees offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva during this month for countless blessings. Ayurveda states that the month is often a time for spiritual progression. The body fire is lower than during other months which makes way for higher consciousness

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  2. Chhath Puja 101: Significance and Rituals Of The Festival Dedicated To Sun God

    Chhath Puja (or Surya Shashti) holds a special place in the hearts of people from Bihar, Jharkhand, UP, and some regions of Nepal. For many, it is considered the biggest festival of the year and falls a few days after the festival of lights, Diwali. There is much enthusiasm surrounding the festivities as it is a deeply traditional fest that brings loved ones and communities together for a celebration unlike any other. Chhath Puja

    Significance of Chhath Puja

    Chhath Puja is dedicated to praying to the Sun God during sunrise and sunset. It is performed to thank the Sun God for sustaining life on Earth and providing ample abundance. What makes the festival unique is that idols are not worshipped instead the focus is entirely on worshipping the sun. Participating in Chhath Puja is an enlightening and spiritual experience as everyone comes together to thank the Sun God and seeks blessings for overall health, wealth, and peace.

    Celebration of Chhath

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  3. Akshaya Tritiya

    Akshaya Tritiya

    Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious Hindu and Jain festival that falls on the 3rd day (Tritiya) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the Vaishakha month (end of April - mid May). Many important events are believed to have occurred on this day, including the birth of Lord Parasurama, the recitation of Mahabharata by Vyasar to Lord Ganesha, Ganga’s

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  4. Ugadi and Gudi Padwa: Celebrating the New Year with Tradition, Joy, and Renewal

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  5. The Festival of Colours and Unity

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  6. Karadaiyan Nombu - A Festival of Love, Devotion, and Family Bonds

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  7. Maha Shivaratri

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  8. Thaipoosam

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  9. Makara Sankranti

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  10. Vaikuntha Ekadashi

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