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
Pooja At Home
Sani Mahapradhosham சனி மகா பிரதோஷம்
What is Sani Mahapradosham? The Pradhosham that comes on Saturday is referred to as Sani Mahapradosham. Fasting and doing Shiva pooja on Sani Pradhosham days is belived to bring exponential blessings of Lord Shiva than observing fasting and doing poojas on the regular Pradhosham days. How to do Sani Mahapradosham Pooja: It is highly auspicious to visit any Shiva … [Read more...] about Sani Mahapradhosham சனி மகா பிரதோஷம்
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
5 favourite flowers of Ganesha
Ganesha is one of the most loved Hindu Gods who looks extremely charismatic with the face of an elephant and the body of a human. As we all know, every pooja or prayer starts with a Vinayaka Pooja as he is believed to remove all the obstacles in our lives and endeavors and leads us to success. Also, he is a god who is extremely generous in offering blessings and accepts even … [Read more...] about 5 favourite flowers of Ganesha
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
Dasangam powder
Fragrance has a very special role in our pooja. The divine fragrance creates a soothing, positive atmosphere and helps one connect with the Supreme. In earlier days people used sambhrani as the prime source of fragrance in poojas along with various other pleasant smelling substances like rose water, cardamom and other spices. Later it was replaced by incense sticks and computer … [Read more...] about Dasangam powder
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
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