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After every grand New Year celebration, another vibrant festival graces the month of January, celebrated across India with joy and cultural diversity. Pongal, a festival of gratitude and abundance, holds special significance in South India.  Pongal 2026 will begin on January 14th and continue for four joyous days, bringing families and communities together to honour nature and express thanks to the Sun God, farmers, and cattle that sustain our lives. History of Pongal  Pongal is mentioned in the Viraraghava temple inscription from the Chola king Kulottunga I (1070–1122 CE), describing a land grant for its celebration. The 9th-century Shaiva Bhakti text Tiruvempavai by Manikkavacakar also references the festival. Variants of the name, such as ponakam, tiruponakam, and ponkal,...

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...

Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated in honour of Lord Hanuman (also known as Anjaneya), is a vibrant and spiritually significant festival observed with great devotion in Tamil Nadu. Lord Hanuman, known for his unwavering loyalty and devotion to Lord Rama, is revered as a symbol of strength, humility, and selfless service.  While Hanuman Jayanti in North India is typically celebrated during Chaitra Purnima (March-April), Tamil Nadu observes the festival in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January). The celebrations align with the auspicious Moolam Nakshatra, making this a sacred time for devotees.   Significance of Hanuman  Lord Hanuman, also known as Bajrangbali, holds a special place in Hindu mythology as a symbol of unparalleled devotion and...

Sani Maha Pradosham is a highly revered and significant occasion in Hindu spirituality, observed to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. This auspicious event occurs when Pradosham, a special period for Lord Shiva, coincides with a Saturday (Sani), associated with Lord Sani (Saturn). Pradosham time on Saturdays is said to remove all sins and accrue great merit, bringing all kinds of prosperity.   Why is it Important?  Every month, the 13th day of the waxing and waning moon phases is known as Thirayodasi Tithi, and the period from 4:30 PM to 6 PM on these days is called Pradosham. When Thirayodasi...

Nestled atop the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, Kamakhya Temple stands as one of the most revered Shakti Peethas in India. Dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, a powerful form of Shakti, this ancient temple is not just a place of worship but also a unique symbol of feminine divinity, fertility, and mysticism. Pilgrims, tantric practitioners, and devotees from across the world visit Kamakhya to seek blessings, perform rituals, and witness its centuries-old traditions.  Special Significance of Kamakhya Temple  Sakthi Peedam – According to legends, when Goddess Sati immolated herself, Lord Shiva carried her body in grief. Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra cut her body into 51 parts, which fell across...