Pongal, Makara Sankranthi
‘Pongal’ is one of the most popular harvest festivals. It is celebrated in south India,…
About Thiruppavai, Sri Andal Thiruppavai
Thiru means Sree and Pavai means Vrath (a divine fasting). Thiruppavai – Srivrath. In this…
Legendary Tale – Andals Marriage
Kodhai (Andal) was brought up by Vishnuchittha (Periyalwar) in such an atmosphere where no deficit…
Various Traditions & Customs Dhanurmasa
There are few more traditions followed by the Hindus of the South in this month:…
Preparation of the Havishyanna / Pongal / Mudhganna.
This dish is prepared with Green gram (Moong daal, Pesalu, Pacchai Payir or Hesaru bele)…
Highlight of the Dhanurmasa Pooja , Significance of Dhanurmasam
It is said as one day Dhanurmasa pooja during the Brahmi muhurtha or the Punya…
RENOWNED VRATHS DURING DHANURMASA
Analysing the Puranas, reveals that two vraths (observances) had been observed by the Andal and…
ABOUT DHANURMASA / Marghasirsha / Margazhli
The Transit of Sun into the constellation of Dhanurrasi or Sagittarius and until it moves…
264 Shivalayas in Tamil Nadu, List of Lord Shiva Temples in Tamilnadu
Shiva Temples in Cuddalore District: Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu. Pasupatheswarar, Tiruvetkalam, Chidambaram Town,…