Magh Snan

Magh Snan is one of the many holy bathing ritual in the Magh month. This tradition has been followed since hundreds of years according to Hindu calendar. It is also popular by the name Mini Kumbh Mela. The bath can be taken within the period of 45 days according to the calendar. It begins at Paush …

Putrda Ekadashi

Putrda Ekadashi occurs in the light fortnight (Shukla or Gaura paksha) every lunar month. There are established rules and regulations to be followed on this day with the help of some spiritual leader. It is for Lord Vishnu who is supposed to be the son giver. Married couples who does not have any sons if keeps …

Aadi-Pooram

The new moon day in Aadi month is celebrated as ‘aadi pooram.’ The day is also celebrated as the birthday of Aandal – Saint Poet who wrote Tiruppaavai and is also considered as a manifestation of the mother Goddess. Many people celebrate Aadi as the month of the Goddess and women partake in several rituals …

Vastu Architecture

An architecture that is Vaastu complaint, would promote an environment for a contented and healthy life. The nine planets, the Panchmahabhutas, the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth consistently govern the eight directions, namely East, North, South, West, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest. The Table 1-1 lists the Vaastu chart, representing the eight directions that …