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About Arupadai Veedu Lord Muruga is a powerful deity and most of us are familiar with his six abodes but don’t know much about them. The six major temples of Lord Murugan spread across Tamil Nadu, India. They are collectively known as the Arupadai veedu. Pilgrims often visit all six temples in order and complete … Read more
About Bonalu Bonalu is a folk festival dedicated to the Mother Goddess, celebrated with particular fervour across Telangana, especially in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and the surrounding Telangana region. It is one of the two official state festivals of Telangana (alongside Bathukamma) and has been included in the list of India’s intangible cultural heritage. Meaning and Ritual … Read more
About Ganesh Immersion Ganesh Visarjan is the process of immersion of the Lord Ganesha idol in water. It signifies the end of the Ganesh Navratri and the return of Lord Ganesha to his abode, Kailash. The word “Visarjan” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Visarjana” which means “to immerse”. Ganesh Navratri or Ganesh Utsav celebrations … Read more
The Assamese folk festival Bihu – 3 types of Bihu festival and dates
Totakashtakam was composed by Giri (Totakacharya), a foremost disciple of Jagathguru Adi Shankaracharya. Once he praised Acharya with Ashta Slokas in Totaka Meter (An Anapestic tetrameter that has four anapestic metrical feet per line). Thereafter, Giri got the title of Totakacharya and the rhyme became famous as Totakashtakam. Totakashtakam Lyrics and Meaning viditā khila śāstra sudhā jaladhe … Read more
The Telugu Calendar is divided into 12 months, the month is called Masamu in Telugu and each Masamu consist of 30 days & divided into 2 Pakshas(Fortnight) – Shukla paksham and Krishna paksham. Each Paksha has 15 days. The Shukhla Paksham ends with Pournami(Full Moon) and Krishna Paksham ends with Amavaasya(No Moon). List of Telugu Months English … Read more
Dattatreya Jayanti date – story of Lord Dattatreya, rituals, and important temples. (137 characters)
About Rishi Panchami Rishi Panchami is observed on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (Badrapada Shukla Panchami), the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. It is dedicated to the seven sages, or Sapta Rishi, who are remembered and honored on this day. The seven sages (Sapta Rishi) are Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadhvaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, … Read more
Narasimha Jayanti date, timings, story, and puja vidhi for this day dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar
Thai Pongal is a festival celebrated by the Tamilians and it is dedicated to Sun God. This festival is celebrated in the month of January and this is a festival that is celebrated for four days. Thai is the name of the tenth month in the Tamil calendar. On the same day, Sikhs celebrate Baisakhi and … Read more