by kalaiselvan | Jul 14, 2023 | General
The Sathuragiri Hills, also called Sundara Mahalingam or Chathuragiri, are located in the district of Virudhanagar in Tamil Nadu. The name Sathuragiri comes from the words Chathur, which means four, and Giri, which means hills. An alternate version of the origin of...
by kalaiselvan | Jul 12, 2023 | Festivals
Aadi (July-August), the 4th month in the Tamil calendar, is an important month for Tamils. It is a month in which festivals come tripping hot on the heels of one another. There is Aadi Pirappu, Aadi Pooram, Aadi Krithigai, Aadi Velli, Aadi Perukku, Aadi Sevvai, and so...
by kalaiselvan | Jul 6, 2023 | General
Muhurtham means ‘auspicious or favorable time’ in Tamil. Hindus time all major events in their life during Shubha Muhurtham, or auspicious time. This is done in order to ensure positive outcomes for the event. So they start a new business, begin a new job, get...
by kalaiselvan | Jul 6, 2023 | Festivals, General
We encounter obstacles in life now and then. At such times, we seek Ganesha’s help. The elephant-headed deity of Hinduism and the son of Shiva and Parvati has the power to remove obstacles from his devotees’ lives. He is also the god of wisdom and prosperity. Ganesha...
