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This year Akshaya Tritiya falls on 14 th May 2021.  It is celebrated on the sukhla tritiya of Chittirai month of Tamil Panchangam. It coincides with the nakshatram 'Rohini' (upto 5:45am)the star of Lord Krishna. ‘Akshaya’ means in Sanskrit means never diminishing. Hence the day of Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring success and good luck which never diminishes. So people try to do all the good things which they want never to be diminished in their life. Mahurat of Akshaya Tritiya Tritiya begins at 05:39am on 14h May 2021 Tritiya ends at 05:00am on 15th May 2021 Auspicious time : May 14, 05:40 to 12:17 PM  Duration = 6 Hours 37 Mins Yugadi, Akshaya Tritiya and Vijaya Dashami are the three days which are so auspicious and free from all malefic effects that starting new ventures need no checking any muhurtam. In Tamil they say (கொடுத்து வச்சாத்தான் கிடைக்கும்)Kodutthu vaichhaathaan kidaikkum which means if we had given before (invested) we can get it no...

pour nami festivals, santosh maa vrat puja, daily puja POURNAMI FESTIVALS All Pournima days or full moon day people keep fast but some pournama days are more important. January–February (Māsi) Thai Poosam I t fal ls on the pournima in the month of Thai/ makara coinciding with the star Pushya. This festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a Vel or spear so he could vanquish the evil.  The devotees worship Lord Murugan to obtain his grace to destroy all the evil and bad traits in their life. February – March (Māsi) M āsi Magam It falls on the pournima in the month of Maasi/ makara coinciding with the star Magam. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake. The devotees who flock the procession take dips in water body to get rid of their sins. March – April (Panguni) Panguni Uttharam It falls on the pournima in the month of Pangunii/ Meenam coincidin...

This year Tamil New Year Falls on 14th April 2022 and the year "Subhakrithu" starts.  The year starts at 8:46am on 14th April 2022. We as Palakkadu Tamil Brahmins celebrate both Tamil Puthandu and Vishu Punya Kaalam.   TAMIL PUTHANDU We cook lavish meals Payasam, Kichadi, Pachchadi, Aviyal, Kari, Kootu Sambhar, More Kulambu, Rasam, Vadai, Boli and Mango Pickle.We serve on banana leaf. These are usual dishes on any festive days.  Main unique dish is Veppam Poo Pachchadi  which has all the six tastes - sweet, salty, bitter, sour, pungent and astringent. Since this year it falls on Sunday we can relish the food with utmost satisfaction. We buy new dresses for this occasion.  In Kolkata there is clearance sale from 1st April to 13th April. We go to temple and pray to God that this year brings happiness and prosperity. We exchange greetings - PUTHANDU NAL VAAZHTHTHUKKAL (Nowadays through whatsapp)   ...