Festivals

Tara Jayanthi Festival - the significance, the related beliefs and the rituals are narrated in this article.

Yamuna Chhath Festival - significance, the associated legends and the rituals are narrated in this article.

Mesha Sankranti is the transition of the Sun from Meena Rasi to Mesha Rasi. This also is celebrated as the Hindu New Year Sri Shubha Kiruthu.

Sri Lakshmi Panchami - the significance of the festival and the associated rituals are described in this narrative.

Gangaur - Gauri Thrithiya -The associated legend, preparations and the festival rituals are described in this narrative.

Sri Mathsya Jayanthi - the associated legends are described in this narrative. The basic details of two Mathsya temples are also given.

Masik Karthigai festival - the associated legend and the rituals with respect to the festival are narrated in this article.

Sri Krodhi and all the years as per Hindu Calendar commence with Chaitra month. The dawn of Chaitra is considered as the new year day. It is celebrated in different names in different regions. The rituals are also different.

Chandra Darshan denotes the holy ritual of sighting the moon on the day next to Amavasya Day. Chandra, the moon is significant for the life on earth which includes both plant, animal and human lives. Moon is also the symbol of wisdom, purity and kind intentions.

Anvadhan and Ishti are two of the innumerable modes of worship of Bhagwan Sri Maha Vishnu. They occur on two days twice a month, viz., at the time of Pournami and Amavasya.