Blogs — Aadi

Aadi is the fourth month in the Tamil calendar, observed from mid-July to mid-August. It marks the beginning of the festive season in Tamil tradition. This month is predominantly devoted to the worship of Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Aadi is known for its unique and vibrant festivals, celebrated with deep devotion and communal gatherings. It is also considered an auspicious time for spiritual practices, prayers, and expressing gratitude to nature.  Significance of Aadi Month  The Onset of Dakshinayanam  As the Sun shifts its course southwards, the Dakshinayanam period begins, lasting until Margazhi.  It is a time when spiritual rituals, penances,...

As the monsoon showers breathe new life into the lands of Tamil Nadu, the arrival of the Aadi month ushers in a period of profound devotion and vibrant cultural celebrations. Aadi occurs in the fourth month of the Tamil calendar.  This month is dedicated to the worship of various deities, especially Goddess Amman (Parvati), who is believed to bless her devotees with health, prosperity, and happiness. Aadi is a time when the Tamil community comes together to honour the divine, seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and protection. The Aadi festival is a significant cultural and religious event in Tamil Nadu,...

Tamil Nadu is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and its deeply rooted spiritual traditions. Goddess Amman holds a special place in the hearts of Hindu people. Goddess Amman is a manifestation of goddess Shakthi. Numerous devotees worshipping Goddess Amman throughout India and beyond. Here, we explore ten of the most famous Amman temples in Tamil Nadu.  1. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai  The Meenakshi Amman Temple, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is a historic temple complex originally dating back to the 4th century CE, with its current structure built in the 16th–17th centuries. According to Hindu legend, the god Shiva came...

The Tamil month of Aadi which falls between mid-July to mid-August is considered one of the auspicious months to worship the deities especially goddesses i.e. Amman. This is a very special month to worship the goddesses especially the favourite god and the family deity or the clan deity. The new moon day (Amavasya falls in the month of Aadi and is considered very auspicious to feed the ancestral souls and seek their blessings) Why is Aadi month Special : This month is traditionally associated with the Dakshinayanam, the moment of the towards the south. This period is considered the night...

Aadi Krithigai falls on 9 Aug 2023 on Wednesday Krithigai is one of the 27 stars ( nakshatras ). The day of Krithiga nakshatra is considered very auspicious for lord Murugan's Worship. Krithigai nakshatra falls every month but the one that falls in the Tamil month of Aadi (July - August) is considered very special and auspicious.Aadi Krithigai is a very important day in the Tamil Hindu calendar that falls on a Krithigai nakshatra day in the month of Aadi. This year the Aadi Krithigai falls on the 9th of August - Wednesday Significance of worshipping Lord Murugan on Aadi...