Ayudha Pooja & Vijayadashami 2025
The Ayudha Pooja at the Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple was a special experience for us… Still soaking it in. 🙏🏿 Happy Vijayadashami everyone.
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Karadaiyan Nonbu – The Inspiring Tale of Savitri and Satyavan
Celebrating Karadaiyan Nonbu today. This Nonbu celebrates the story of Savitri and Satyavan, highlighting Savitri’s devotion and love that brings Satyavan back to life.
Deepavali 2024: Traditions and Eco-Friendly Practices
We had a traditional sustainable Deepavali celebration, with homemade sweets, eco-friendly plates, and happy get togethers. A wee bit of frustration over the cracker ban continuing this year too.
How to Make Crispy Thattai: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sharing a successful Thattai recipe that should get you crispy thattais every time. I also emphasise the importance of home cooking and being aware of your food choices.
Deepavali, “The” Hindu Festival …
Deepavali is around the corner and this blog talks about some of the traditions associated with Diwali. Unfortunately our “secular” brigade wants to misappropriate and distort this important Hindu festival too :(.
Celebrating Dussehra, Ayudha Puja, and Purattasi Saturday
This year, Dussehra coincided with Ayudha Puja and the last Purattasi Saturday. So a very special day also a busy day ! Happy Vijayadashami everyone.
Raja Parba – Mother Earth’s Festival
Read about Odisha’s Raja Parba or Mother Earth’s festival. Its assumed that she is menstruating in these three days. Raja 2024 was celebrated between Jun 14 to 16.
Karthigai 2023
For me Karthigai this year on Nov 27, was special as I had a few special lamps – paavai vilakku and yaanai vilakku. Do read about them.
Deepavali 2023
As we celebrate yet another silent Deepavali in Delhi NCR, here’s hoping the next year is smoke free and “gyan” free :)!!
Aadi Perukku 2023
Aadi Perukku or the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi, is celebrated in TN by making different mixed rice varieties and going on a picnic.