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What is Pongal? Pongal is a South Indian festival celebrated on the fourteenth of January every year.It marks the start of Uttarayana, the movement of the sun in the northern direction for a period of six months. This period is auspicious as opposed to the Dakshinaayana or the southern directional movement of the sun. Pongal celebrations symbolizes ushering in prosperity and good fortune. It is an important festival for the people of Tamil Nadu and the people of Sri Lanka. This festival coincides with Makara Shankranti, a harvest festival that is celebrated throughout the country. India is an agricultural...

Lord Ayyappan Swamy is one of the most popular deities in South India and is worshipped by millions of devotees across the world. He is the presiding deity of Sabarimalai, a Hind pilgrimage center located in the Western Ghat mountain ranges. “Swamiye Saranamayyappa, Dharmasasthave Saranamayyappa” (Oh Ayyappa! I seek refuge in you) is the mantra that reverberates in the households and temples during the season of Ayyappan. He is believed to be the son born out of the union of Lord Shiva and Mohini (an avatar of Lord Vishnu). Find useful information on Lord Ayyappan Swamy, rituals, Sabarimalai and...

India is a country rich in culture, tradition and family values. Thousands of tourists pour into India each year to witness the grandeur of our festivals. There is a frenzy and unmatchable enthusiasm to celebrate the birthday of Maha Ganapati. It is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada on the Shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon).The King of Hindu festivals, Ganesha Chaturthi means a lot to all Hindus in India. Exclusive Bonus: Download our Ganesha Shlokas, Mantras and Stotras ebook which will help you attain the blessings of the God. Zeal and excitement builds up many months before...

Varalakshmi Vratham falls on the second Friday of Shravana month (Shukla Paksha) or the Friday just before Shravana Poornima. The Janma Nakshatra of Lord Vishnu is Shravana and, therefore, the Hindu month is named after this nakshatra. This month being the favorite month of Lord Vishnu, it is believed that Goddess Mahalakshmi worships the Lord during the month of Shravan. This month is considered to be sacred and auspicious for Indian women. Married women perform several vratams during this sacred month. Varalakshmi Vratam is one of the most important festivals of the month. This pooja is particularly popular among...

Diwali is perhaps one of the most popular and grand festivals of India. Most of the Indian communities celebrate this festival with great gusto. This festival immediately follows Dussehra. It is also known as the “festival of lights”. Diwali is the time where lot of light, love, excitement and cheer is in the air. This five-day festival brings together people for a happy and colorful celebration. We have compiled a brief guide on this dazzling festival of India. Check out the index of information on the legends, significance, cards, recipes, image gallery and the lovely celebrations of this festival....