English meaning of the festivalRandhan Chat means “cooking on the sixth day”. The day is meant for preparing food (Randhan) for the next day, which is Shitla Satam. Since the day is important for cooking, the festival has its name "Randhan Chat," which means "cooking on the sixth day". The day is dedicated to preparing [...]
[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 carried on either end of [...]
[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 Lord Shiva, i.e., the Tandava [...]
[page_title] March 5, 2021 The festival of Deepavali/Diwali in 2021 is celebrated on 4 November for both North and South Hindus. The other significant dates for Deepavali/ Diwali are: Dhan Trayodasi - 2nd November 2021 Narak Chaturdasi- 3rd November 2021 Gujarati New Year – 5th November 2021 Best wishes to you and your family [...]
[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 his body to Parvati (Gowri [...]
