Blogs — Aadi

The month of Aadi is considered highly auspicious for worshipping the divine feminine energy, Shakti. Aadi Velli, an important festival in the Tamil Hindu calendar, is celebrated on Fridays in the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). Every Friday in the month of Aadi is special for the Goddesses. During this month, it is believed that the Mother Goddess manifested to bring peace and harmony to the world. The festival pays homage to the Goddess in her diverse forms like Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, seeking her blessings for prosperity, health, and happiness.   Significance of Aadi Velli     According to...

        Aadi Pooram 2024:  Aadi Pooram will occur on 7th August 2024. The festivities will begin on 6th August 2024 at 06:42 pm and ends on 7th August 2024 at 09:03 pm. Aadi Pooram is one of the most significant festivals in the Tamil calendar. It is also known as Andal Jayanthi. Aadi Pooram marks the birth of Goddess Aandal, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and one of the twelve alvars. The festival also coincides with Goddess Parvati's Valaikappu, or bangle ceremony (baby shower).  Significance of Aadi Pooram  Aadi, the fourth month of the Tamil calendar, is coupled...

Aadi Amavasai Date and timing: Aadi Amavasai falls on 4th August 2024. Amavasai starts on 3rd August 2024 at 5:00 pm and ends on 4th August 2024 at 5:32 pm.     Aadi Amavasai is a unique festival observed in South India by the Tamil people. Amavasai (New Moon Day) occurs when the Sun and Moon align in the same zodiac sign. Aadi Amavasai, also referred to as Aadi Amavasya, is an important day in the Tamil calendar dedicated to honouring and paying tribute to ancestors. Aadi Amavasai is observed during the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). Aadi Amavasai is of...

Aadi Perukku 2024 Date and Timing: Aadi perukku falls on 3rd August 2024, saturday  starts from Sunrise 06:01 am to sunset 07:05 pm  The month of Aadi is considered auspicious for the Goddess Amman, and among the various festivals celebrated during this time, Aadi Perukku holds significant importance. Aadi perukku falls on 18th day of the Tamil month Aadi (mid-July to mid-August), this festival is a beautiful blend of nature worship, religious rituals, and community celebrations.   Why do we Celebrate Aadi Perukku?  According to legend, the River Ganges once sought Lord Krishna's advice on how to purify herself from the...

Aadi Krithigai 2024 Date and Timing: Aadi Krithigai falls on Monday, 29th July starting at 02:41 pm and ends on Tuesday, 30th July at 01:40 pm    Aadi Krithigai is one of the important festivals celebrated in Tamil culture, primarily dedicated to Lord Murugan or Subramanya. Lord Murugan is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati; he is also revered for his courage and wisdom. Aadi krithigai is considered a highly auspicious day to celebrate Lord Murugan.Aadi is the first month of Dakshinayana punyakalam, the period when the sun god shifts his direction from north to south. Krithigai is the star or nakshatra of Lord...