Diwali 2021 @ Chennai
We are celebrating Diwali in Chennai after 8 years. The sound of crackers and the beautifully lit up sky was fun to see.
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Happy Deepavali, With a Guinness Record
I received the following photos and video over WhatsApp. Just love the way Yogi Ji has been celebrating Deepavali in Ayodhya. The world record for the maximum number of oil lamps lit on a single day belongs to India now … what a beautiful way of sharing the most important festival for us with the … Read more
Happy Dhanteras
Today we celebrate Dhanwantri, the God of Ayurveda. While Dhanteras has become all about buying gold, health is the real wealth and Dhanwantri offers that wealth ! I had written about the Dhanwantri Vandana – May the World be healed at the peak of Wave 2. The shlokas can be chanted everyday ! Infact I … Read more
Ayudha Pujai 2021
In TamilNadu, we celebrate Ayudha Pujai on the day of Dussehra. So this year it was celebrated on the 15th of October.
Puratasi Saturday – Perumal Maavu Thiruvilakku
On the first Saturday of the Tamil month of Puratasi, the tradition is to light a Maavu Thiruvilakku for Tirupati Balaji, thanking him for appearing on Earth.
Sri Jayanthi 2021
We celebrated Krishna Janmashtami yesterday as Sri Jayanthi. We celebrate one day later when the star he was born under Rohini, comes around.
Maasi Magam 2021
Read this post to understand the significance of Maasi Magam and the celebrations that take place in different temples in South India.
Happy Pongal, Sankranti and Bihu
Wishing everyone a Happy Pongal, Sankranti and Magh Bihu. May we all have a bumper crop of health, happiness and prosperity !
Karthikai Deepam
Read about the significance of the Karthikai Deepam, one of the oldest festivals celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu.
Kaishika Ekadasi – Nov 26
Read about Nampaaduvan’s story and why its Kaishika Ekadasi and not Koushika Ekadasi. Fascinating story of transformation.