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After the vibrant celebration of Diwali, the next festival to light up South India is Karthigai Deepam, a time filled with devotion, love, and the warm glow of oil lamps. Known as the Festival of Lights in South India, Karthigai Deepam is a celebration that honours ancient traditions.   The festivities begin on the day of Bharani Nakshatra and reach their grand culmination on the day of Karthigai Nakshatra in the Tamil month of Karthigai (November-December).  This festival is particularly significant among Tamil people and has been celebrated for thousands of years, with references in ancient Tamil scriptures and Sangam...

Andal (also called Goda or Kothai) is a celebrated Tamil Alvar saint, renowned as the only female poet-saint in the Sri Vaishnava tradition. In tradition, she is regarded as an incarnation of Bhumi (the Earth Goddess) and Lakshmi (Vishnu’s consort). From her earliest days, Andal’s life was infused with love and devotion. Raised by the great devotee Periyalvar in Srivilliputtur, she grew up absorbed in Vishnu devotion, and her story exemplifies pure, unwavering bhakti (devotion) to the Lord. Andal’s life is a testament to the power of love and devotion – her journey from an ordinary village girl to a divine bride is a timeless...

Ekadashi is a day dedicated to the reverence of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Among all the Ekadashis, the one that falls in the Margazhi month (Tamil month) is considered the most significant and auspicious for Lord Vishnu and his devotees. This sacred day occurs during the waxing phase of the moon in the Margazhi month, making it especially important for spiritual practices and devotion.  Date and Time of Vaikunta Ekadasi  This year, Vaikunta Ekadasi will be observed on two different dates due to a rare lunar alignment.  The first observance will fall on January 10, 2025, while...

A month wrapped in winter’s gentle chill, when the air resonates with sacred hymns and devotional music from every home at dawn — that’s the divine beginning of Margazhi, also known as Agrahayana or Margashirsha. Falling between mid-December and mid-January, this ninth month of the Hindu calendar is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and holds immense spiritual significance. It is believed that during Margazhi, the universe overflows with divine energy, making it the perfect time for devotion, meditation, and spiritual awakening. This year, the Tamil month of Margazhi begins on Tuesday, December 16, and ends on Wednesday, January 14.  Why is...

In today’s modern world, people often prioritise luxury and aesthetics when designing their homes. However, ancient Indian wisdom reminds us that true comfort and harmony come from balance — not just in design, but in energy. This is where Vastu Shastra plays a vital role.  Vastu Shastra, the ancient architectural science of India, is based on the principles of energy flow and the balance of the five elements of nature — Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu), and Space (Akash). Each of these elements governs specific aspects of life and influences our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.  When these five elements are harmoniously...