Navratri
People come together during Navratri to celebrate Durga, the mother goddess who carries lots of weapons in her arms. Durga is best known for killing an evil demon in a battle which lasted nine days and nights and that is why the festival lasts for nine days and nights as well!
Ganesh Chaturthi
It is believed that Lord Ganesha returns to Mount Kailash to join his parents Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the last day of the festival. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi also denotes the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death.
Sri Krishna Jayanti
The festival Sri Krishna Jayanti is also known as Gokulashtami and Janmashtam. The actual day of celebration can be on two different days as the star ‘Rohini’ and Ashtami may not be on the same day. … According to traditional sources, the Janmashtami is observed on the day when the Ashtami Tithi occurs at midnight.
Avani Avittam
Avani Avittam is a traditional Tamil brahmin festival practiced by men in the house. In Tamil word, Upakarma means “Arambham” – Beginning to study Veda. … We follow Yajur Veda and perform Yajur Upakarma in the month of Aada/ Avani according to the Tamil calendar (August-September), on the day of the full moon (pournami).
Shankaracharya Jayanti
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian philosopher Adi Shankara. This year, the festival will be observed on Sunday, May 16, as it marks the fifth date of Vaisakha month in the Hindu calendar.
Vishnu
The festival is marked by family time, preparing colourful auspicious items and viewing these as the first thing on the Vishu day (Vishukkani). In particular, Malayalees seek to view the golden blossoms of the Indian laburnum (Kani Konna), money or silver items, cloth (pattu), mirror, rice and other harvest products. The day also attracts firework […]
