வலைப்பதிவுகள் — Aadi

Aadi is the fourth month in the Tamil calendar, observed from mid-July to mid-August. It marks the beginning of the festive season in Tamil tradition. This month is predominantly devoted to the worship of Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Aadi is known for its unique and vibrant festivals, celebrated with deep devotion and communal gatherings. It is also considered an auspicious time for spiritual practices, prayers, and expressing gratitude to nature.  Significance of Aadi Month  The Onset of Dakshinayanam  As the Sun shifts its course southwards, the Dakshinayanam period begins, lasting until Margazhi.  It is a time when spiritual rituals, penances,...

As the monsoon showers breathe new life into the lands of Tamil Nadu, the arrival of the Aadi month ushers in a period of profound devotion and vibrant cultural celebrations. Aadi occurs in the fourth month of the Tamil calendar.  This month is dedicated to the worship of various deities, especially Goddess Amman (Parvati), who is believed to bless her devotees with health, prosperity, and happiness. Aadi is a time when the Tamil community comes together to honour the divine, seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and protection. The Aadi festival is a significant cultural and religious event in Tamil Nadu,...

Tamil Nadu is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and its deeply rooted spiritual traditions. Goddess Amman holds a special place in the hearts of Hindu people. Goddess Amman is a manifestation of goddess Shakthi. Numerous devotees worshipping Goddess Amman throughout India and beyond. Here, we explore ten of the most famous Amman temples in Tamil Nadu.  1. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai  The Meenakshi Amman Temple, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is a historic temple complex originally dating back to the 4th century CE, with its current structure built in the 16th–17th centuries. According to Hindu legend, the god Shiva came...

The month of Aadi is considered highly auspicious for worshipping the divine feminine energy, Shakti. Aadi Velli, an important festival in the Tamil Hindu calendar, is celebrated on Fridays in the Tamil month of Aadi (mid-July to mid-August). Every Friday in the month of Aadi is special for the Goddesses. During this month, it is believed that the Mother Goddess manifested to bring peace and harmony to the world. The festival pays homage to the Goddess in her diverse forms like Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, seeking her blessings for prosperity, health, and happiness.   Significance of Aadi Velli     According to...

        Aadi Pooram 2024:  Aadi Pooram will occur on 7th August 2024. The festivities will begin on 6th August 2024 at 06:42 pm and ends on 7th August 2024 at 09:03 pm. Aadi Pooram is one of the most significant festivals in the Tamil calendar. It is also known as Andal Jayanthi. Aadi Pooram marks the birth of Goddess Aandal, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and one of the twelve alvars. The festival also coincides with Goddess Parvati's Valaikappu, or bangle ceremony (baby shower).  Significance of Aadi Pooram  Aadi, the fourth month of the Tamil calendar, is coupled...