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
Hindu Pooja
Valarpirai Varahi Amman Pooja at home
It is a human tendency to think and pray a lot little more about God when they are in trouble. Being a human being, I am not exception. This month, Valarpirai Panchami thithi came on a weekday(Friday). Being a working mom, I was thinking if I would be able to do the pooja in the evening. But then came a call at around 9.30 AM and heard some gossips about me, cried, felt bad, … [Read more...] about Valarpirai Varahi Amman Pooja at home
Varahi Panchami Pooja at home
We having been seeing many posts on Varahi amman and this Varahi Panchami Pooja post is another one in the series. Varahi amman is one of the saptamatrikas who is also the army chief of Goddess Rajarajeshwari. Worshipping Varahi Amman will help the worshiper win legal battles, earn a good profit in farming, remove all negative energies and black magic around them, and finally … [Read more...] about Varahi Panchami Pooja at home
Aadi Pooram 2022 – Date, Timings, How to pray
Aadi Pooram is the day when people do "valaikappu" (baby shower) for amman. This festival is celebrated with great festive vibes in all Shakthi temples. I got to know about this festival only after I got married. When we were in Chennai (2011), I saw enormous crowd at Gunalamman temple in Madipakkam on one random day. When enquired, the poojari at the temple was surprised that … [Read more...] about Aadi Pooram 2022 – Date, Timings, How to pray
How to do Simple Varahi Amman Pooja At Home
Varahi Amman is one of the sapta matrikas who served as the army head of Goddess Rajarajeshwari. Praying Her is believed to keep enemies away and ward off all black magic. One of the very powerful goddesses, she is celebrated for standing by the side of justice and protecting her devotees from any harm. The following is how I did a simple Varahi amman pooja at home on the … [Read more...] about How to do Simple Varahi Amman Pooja At Home
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