Koodaravalli is an auspicious day observed on the 27th day of Margazhi Month. In 2026, Koodaravalli date is January 11. 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 […]
Dhanurmasam or Dhanumasam is known as Margazhi month as per the Tamil calendar. Dhanurmasam 2025-2026 starts on 16 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026. This month is the most auspicious month the devotees who Vaishnava tradition. Dhanurmasam begins on Dhanur Sankramanam day. On this day Sun enters into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius zodiac sign). […]
Katyayani Vratam, a Puja dedicated to Goddess Kathyayani, is observed during Dhanurmasam or Dhanu month in South India. In 2025-2026, Katyayani Vrata starts on 16 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026. In some places, the Vrata is observed in Margashirsh month and in some places during Dhanurmasam. The Lunar month of Margashirsha month […]
Pavai Nombu (Margazhi Nombu) is a month-long vrata observed during the Tamil month of Margazhi or Margali masam. In 2025- 2026, Pavai Nombu starts on 16 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026 (30 days). Mainly the Nombu is for kanyas or virgin girls who want to get good husbands and pleasant married life. […]
Vaikunta Ekadashi, also known as Mukkoti Ekadasi, is observed on Margazhi Ekadashi or on the 11th day in Margali month in Tamil Nadu. Vaikunta Ekadashi 2021 date is December 14. It is a major festival in SriRangam Sri Ranganathar temple (Ranganatha Swamy temple). Vaikunda Ekadasi is celebrated for twenty one days which is divided to […]
Thiruvempaavai or Tiruvempavai is a ten day puja dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2025, 10-day Thiruvempavai ends on January 13, 2025 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 […]