White kungilyum has a childhood connection to me. During every periya karthigai dheepam day, it was a ritual in my native to burn kungilyum outside the front door of the house. But after wedding, I never used this white kungilyum and this year, the thought of kungilyum crossed my mind and luckily, it was available in a nearby pooja shop. So, we bought it. But it was in small … [Read more...] about Kungilyum குங்கிலியம் to remove negative energy
Thithi & Associated Gods
Recently, we have seen many posts about Panchami and Varahi amman, right? I believe most of you might know what panchami is? Panchami refers to the fifth day after Amavasya or Pournami. Similarly, some of the common days of the lunar calendar or thithi we might be aware are the ashtami, navami, and ekadashi. Have you ever wondered what the other days are? If no, lets get deeper … [Read more...] about Thithi & Associated Gods
Panchami Thithi Dec 2023 for Varahi Pooja
Panchami Thithi Dec 2023 for Varahi Pooja Krishna Paksha Panchami (Theipirai ) Dec 01, 3:31 pm - Dec 02, 5:14 pmShukla Paksha Panchami (Vivah Panchami) (Valarpirai) Dec 16, 8:00 pm - Dec 17, 5:33 pm According to the daily calendar that I follow, today (Dec 2, 2023) is Panchami thithi. You can do a simple Varahi Amman prayer or a detailed home pooja with abhishekam for … [Read more...] about Panchami Thithi Dec 2023 for Varahi Pooja
Top 5 flowering plants for home to offer flowers to Gods
In this post, lets discuss Top 5 flowering plants for home that can give you offer fresh flowers to God. Gardening is no less than meditation. Your patience is tested initially but then you slowly fall in love with the art of playing with the soil. Top 5 flowering plants for home Hibiscus: Hibiscus is the favourite flower of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Kali, and all forms of … [Read more...] about Top 5 flowering plants for home to offer flowers to Gods
Offering hibiscus flowers to God
Nothing more contentful than offering hibiscus flowers to God. Particularly on days, when you clean the pooja room or pooja shelf and then the dhiyas, decorating the Gods with home grown flowers is a blissful experience. Generally in the south, people offer fragrant flowers like jasmine, paneer rose, and pichi poo for Gods. But, for people me, like growing these flowers in a … [Read more...] about Offering hibiscus flowers to God
Kandha Sashti Vrat 2023
Kandha Sashti Vrat is one of the most celebrated festivals for Lord Murugan similar to Vaikasi Visagam, Adi Poosam and Thirukarthigai. This year SAshti vrat started on Nov Nov 13, 2023, a day after Diwali. The six days of vrat will end on Nov 18, 2023, Saturday. People who have not taken this week-long vrat can take it on the sixth day. This day marks Soorasamharam - the day on … [Read more...] about Kandha Sashti Vrat 2023
Om Mahishadwajayai Vidmahe – Varahi Gayatri Mantra Meaning
We have seen many posts on Varahi amman, Varahi pooja at home, and Varahi Gayatri mantra and Varahi Moola Mantra. While I have earlier stated the lyrics and overall meaning of Om Mahishadwajayai Vidmahe gayatri Mantra, I have included the meaning in this post so that it gets easier to learn for you. For words that are used in other mantras as well, I have included references so … [Read more...] about Om Mahishadwajayai Vidmahe – Varahi Gayatri Mantra Meaning
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