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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...

Lord Murugan holds a revered place as a Tamil deity in Tamil Nadu. Lord Murugan embodies courage, righteousness, and spiritual enlightenment. Lord Murugan known by various names such as Kartikeya, Subrahmanya, Kathirvelan, Saravana, Shanmukha, and Senthilnathan, he holds a prominent place in Hindu mythology. His weapon, the formidable spear or "Vel," symbolizes victory, the restoration of peace, and the destruction of evil forces. The Palani Murugan Temple, located in the lush Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, is a symbol of devotion, spirituality, and architectural beauty. Celebrated as one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, this temple attracts millions...

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...