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The Tamil New Year, fondly known as Puthandu or Varusha Pirappu, is a vibrant festival that ushers in new beginnings filled with hope, joy, and rich traditions. Usually celebrated on April 14th of the Gregorian calendar, this auspicious day marks the arrival of Chithirai, the first month of the Tamil solar calendar. As the dawn breaks, homes sparkle with colorful kolams, the fragrance of fresh mango leaves fills the air, and families come together to welcome prosperity and positivity with heartfelt prayers and festive feasts.  Significance of Chithirai month  Chithirai, the first month of the Tamil calendar, signifies a fresh beginning and...

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is regarded as one of the most auspicious and sacred days in the Hindu calendar, celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. This significant day is believed to usher in everlasting prosperity, success, and good fortune. The term 'Akshaya' translates to something indestructible, eternal, and constantly flourishing.  Every year, Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) following Amavasya (New Moon) in the month of Chithirai. According to scriptures, any auspicious act performed on this day, such as starting a new business or beginning spiritual practices, is...

Hindu mythology is filled with fascinating stories of gods, demons, and their eternal struggle. One of the most intriguing aspects is the complex relationship between the Asuras and Lord Vishnu. Unlike the Devas, who revere and worship him, most Asuras reject him. But why is this so? Is it a battle between good and evil, or is there a deeper philosophical reason behind their enmity?  Who are the Asuras?  Asura derives from Sanskrit, meaning “powerful beings” or “anti-gods.” In early Vedic texts like the Rig Veda, Asuras were not always considered evil. Some were even portrayed as powerful and noble....

Panguni Uthiram is an important festival in Tamil culture, celebrating the divine marriages of Lord Shiva and Parvati, Lord Rama and Sita, and Lord Murugan and Deivanai.  This grand festival is celebrated with devotion at the Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai. It takes place in the Tamil month of Panguni (March–April) on the full moon day (Pournami). Thousands of devotees gather to take part in the rituals and colorful processions. The festival lasts for ten days, ending with the sacred Thirukalyanam (divine wedding) ceremony.  Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple   The Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a highly revered Shiva temple in Chennai, Tamil...

Hinduism, often referred to by its adherents as Sanātana Dharma ("Eternal Order" or "Eternal Path"), is among the world's oldest religions, with roots extending over 4,000 years in the Indian subcontinent. Unlike others, Hinduism does not have a single identifiable founder; instead, it evolved over millennia, integrating a diverse array of philosophies, beliefs, and rituals. Today, Hinduism is the third-largest religion globally, with approximately 1.2 billion adherents, primarily residing in India and Nepal.  Evidence from the Indus Valley Civilization suggests that certain practices and symbols, such as ritual bathing and the worship of deities resembling later Hindu gods, may have influenced...