Koodaravalli is an auspicious day observed on the 27th day of Margazhi Month. In 2024, Koodaravalli date is January 12. It is observed as a part of Pavai Nombu (Margazhi Nombu). In her 27th Pashuram of Thiruppavai, Sri Andal mentioned as ‘Koodarai Vellum Seer Govinda’ which means she shared sweets to mark the end of […]
Margazhi masam or Margali masam or Margali maasa is the ninth month in traditional Tamil calendar. In 2023-2024, Margazhi month starts on 17 December 2023 and ends on 14 January 2024 (29 days). Margali masam is one of the auspicious Tamil months. During the month, temples are opened in the early morning and special pujas […]
Andal is the female Alvar, and she is also a great poet and a saint, who has dedicated her entire life towards the worship of Lord Vishnu, by considering him as his holy avatar Lord Krishna. She is believed to have been born during the 7th century AD at Srivilliputhur. Andal was brought up by […]
On 16 December 2022, Margali Masam begins (Margazhi Month). Margali Month is the ninth month in traditional Tamil calendar. In 2022-2023, Margazhi month ends on 14 January. Margali masam is one of the auspicious Tamil months. During the month, temples are opened in the early morning and special pujas are performed. A popular vratham called […]
Thiruvempaavai or Tiruvempavai is a ten day puja dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2017-2018, 10-day Thiruvempavai ends on January 2, 2018 with Thiruvadirai Nombu (Arudra Darisanam). To celebrate the event, devotees throng to the temple of Arunachaleshwara swamy in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, to sing Thiruvempaavai. It is a part of Thiruvaasagam composed in Tiruvannamali during […]
The Tiruppavai (Thiruppavai) is a collection of thirty paasurams or stanzas written and compiled by Andal. All the pasurams are written in Tamil praising Lord Tirumal or Vishnu or Perumal. It is considered as prominent part in Divya Prabandha. Divya Prabandha is compiled by twelve Alvars of Tamil Vaishnavas. Thiruppavai is a divine text recited […]
In 2013-2014, Margali Masam begins on December 16 and ends on January 13, 2014. Margazhi Masam, Margali Month, is the ninth month in traditional Tamil calendar followed in all parts of Tamil Nadu. It comes after Karthikai Masam and prior to Thai masam. Margali Masam is very popular for music and spirituality. In many places […]