Narsingha Jayanti
[page_title]English meaning of the festivalNarsingha means half lion – half man form. Jayanti refers to one who triumphs in the end. Narsingha Jayanti is the day on which Narsingha is celebrated since he is the one who stands victorious despite all the odds.How the date is decided annuallyIt is observed [...]
Thai Poosam Flag Hoisting
[page_title] English meaning of the festivalThai refers to the tenth month in the Tamil calendar, and Poosam refers to the Pushya star. Thai Poosam combines the month's name and a star's name. Kavady is a pole slung across the shoulder to evenly distribute the weight of whatever is being [...]
Arudra Dharisanam
[page_title] English meaning of the festival Arudra Dharisanam is dedicated to the Nataraja form of Lord Shiva. Arudra or Thiruvathirai refers to the nakshatra or star that prevails. Thiruvathirai means the 'big sacred wave' that resulted in the formation of the universe/creation, and devotees celebrate the cosmic dance of [...]
Kethara Gowri Nombu
[page_title] English meaning of the festival Kethara (or Kedara) refers to Lord Shiva and Gowri refers to Mother Parvati (Shakti). The festival is Kethara Gowri Nombu since Mother Parvati (Gowri) observed a special vrat (fast) to Lord Shiva. The Lord pleased by her austerities, gave the left part of [...]
Anna Abhishekam
[page_title] English meaning of the festival Abhishekam (literally hydration Pooja) is the process of bathing the deity. “Annam” means rice, and Anna Abhishekam denotes bathing the deity with cooked rice. How the date is decided annually This divine ritual is performed on the Full Moon day in the Tamil [...]
Venkateshwara Vratam
[page_title]English meaning of the festivalLord Venkateshwara or Lord Balaji is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and known to his devotees with many names – Lord of Seven Hills, Venkateshwara, Venkatesh, Balaji, Tirumalesha, Perumalla, Govinda, and Shrinivasa.How the date is decided annuallyThiru Sundaramoorithi Guru Pooja is generally celebrated on Ekadashi (11th [...]