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Maha Shivaratri 2023 falls on 18 of February Shivaratri, also spelled as Shivarathri or Maha Shivaratri , is a Hindu festival that is celebrated especially through out India and Nepal in honour of Lord Shiva. Lord shiva, one of the most important deities in Hinduism who is considered as the destroyer of evils. The word "Shivaratri" literally translates to "the great night of Shiva," and it is observed on the 14th night of the new moon during the Hindu month of Phalguna, Tamil month of Maasi (February/March). The significance of Shivaratri can be traced back to ancient times, with many legends and...

Thaipusam Kavadi falls on 5th of February 2023 Thaipusam Kavadi is a significant Hindu festival that is celebrated in honour of Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The festival falls on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai, which is typically in January or February of the Gregorian calendar. This year, Thaipusam Kavadi falls on February 5th. The word "kavadi" refers to the large, elaborate wooden structure that is carried by devotees as a form of devotion and penance. This structure is decorated with colourful flowers, peacock feathers, and other symbols of Lord Murugan....

When is pongal 2023? January 15th 2023 ( Sunday ) Makar Sankranti or Pongal is the harvest festival that is celebrated throughout India to thank the mother earth and nature, with different names. In south India the pongal is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and eagerness to thank nature. The women in the families clean up the house and prepare for the festival. On the eve of the harvest festival the men in the house who are doing agriculture harvest the yield and prepare for the festival.  New accessories and clothes are purchased for the members of the family. The...

Vaikunta ekadashi Vaikunta ekadashi is one of the important Vaishnavite festivals that is celebrated every year. It is most popularly celebrated by the south Indians, and it is believed that fasting and worshipping the lord vishnu bhagavan on this day will give great benefits. Ekadashi is the eleventh Thithi after full moon day or new moon day. Vaikuntha ekadashi is one of the important and special day on which the devotees of the Lord Vishu, worship the lord and seek his blessing for well being, healthy and wealthy life. It is believed the 7 divine gates of the vaikunta- the...

Benefits of worshipping lord Murugan on a tuesday  Lord Murugan is a powerful Hindu deity who is the son of lord Shiva and goddesses Parvathi. Lord Murugan is the younger brother of lord Ganesha. Lord Muruga is most popularly known as the Tamil god who is worshipped by many tamilians all over the world. Lord Murugan is also  worshipped throughout India and also other parts of the world. Lord Murugan is worshipped as the Kula Deivam, the family deity.  Lord Muruga is called by many names like Shanmuga, Kanda, Kathirvela, Dhandayuthapani, Karthikeya, Subramanya and many others. Why are tuesdays very...