Masi Magham
English meaning of the festival Masi refers to the Tamil month. Magham is the Nakshatra that is ruling. How the date is decided annually Masi Magham falls on a full moon day in the month of Masi when the Magham Nakshatra is aligned with the moon. Significance [...]
Vasanth Panchami
English meaning of the festival Vasanth refers to the spring season and Panchami means fifth. The followers of the Hindu Dharma celebrate the festival of Vasant Panchami as the fifth day of spring. How the date is decided annually Vasanth Panchami is celebrated annually by followers of Hindu Dharma [...]
Prabhodhini Ekadasi/Tulsi Vivaha
English meaning of the festival The word Ekadashi means eleventh and refers to the “thithi” (Hindu date) on which it is observed. Prabhodhani means awakening or knowledge. How the date is decided annually Each Hindu month has two “pakshas” comprising 15 thithis each. We therefore have two [...]
Skanda Shashti
English meaning of the festival Skanda is another name for Kartikeya or Murugan. Sashti means six (referring to the 6th thithi on which this celebration is held). How the date is decided annually Skanda Sashti is held on the 6th date in the bright phase of the [...]
Varalakshmi Vratam
English meaning of the festival Varaluxmi is the giver of vara, meaning boons or wishes. In this form Lakshmi brings prosperity, well-being and fulfilment to the home. The vow, or vrata, is each devotee’s pledge to honour the female principle in the highest manner by observing this [...]
Deepavali / Luxmi Pooja (North & South)
Deepavali / Luxmi Pooja (North & South) English meaning of the festival Deepavali means a row of lights. Since Deepavali is dedicated to the God of wealth, it is also referred to as Maha Luxmi Pooja. How the date is decided annually Deepavali is celebrated on the Amavasya (no [...]
