The word 'Akshaya' means something that lasts long and never diminishes. The auspicious day of 'Akshaya Tritiya' holds profound significance in our spiritual, mythological and cultural context....
Ugadi or Yugadi is derived from the words ‘Yuga’ which means a new age and ‘Adi’ which means the beginning. Legend has it that Lord Brahma began creating the world on this day. ...
Although there is a Shivaratri occurring every month as per the Hindu calendar, the one that falls in the month of Masi is considered the most auspicious night for the three-eyed Lord. ...
Thaipusam is celebrated by devotees of Lord Murugan to mark his victory over the asura (demon) Soorapadman. It was on this day that Murugan’s mother Devi Parvathi gave him a ‘Vel’, a divine spear to d...
Every year, devotees prepare Kali and a special Thalagam using seven-vegetables on Thiruvathirai. Chendanaar, a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, every day he would eat only after offering food to a Shiv...