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Aadi Velli 2024: Significance and Celebrations
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: Significance, Date and Time
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...
Do you know the importance of Om Pranayama?
Om Pranayama practice is an ancient technique, rooted in the tradition of Yoga and Ayurveda. Om Pranayama is a type of breathing exercise that involves the chanting of the sacred syllable "Om" while practicing controlled breathing techniques.
Aadi Amavasai 2024: The New Moon Day of Aadi
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...
Palani: Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple
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...