The Onam celebrations in the Kerala district begin with the ceremonial parade of athachamayam. Athachamayam was a triumphant march of the Maharaja of Kochi from Thripunithura to the Vamana temple at Thrikkakara. Thripunithura is known as the land of Maharajas. The rituals are marked with the poojas done for Vamana Murthy in the Thrikkakara temple situated in Kochi. The Festival of Onam commences on the day with the star Atham and lasts for ten days. Athachamayam is a cultural fiesta wherein we can witness almost all the […]
When is Aadi Perukku festival celebrated: On the 18th day of the Tamil month Aadi, which fell on Friday, the 5th of August 2022, all the people of South India celebrated Aadi Perukku, the monsoon festival in a grand way. Monsoon season commences in the month of Aadi and symbolizes prosperity. It is considered the […]
Pongal – Thai Tirunaal, celebrated in Tamil month ‘Thai’, the harvest season Who celebrates Pongal? Tamil people celebrate the harvest festival as the Pongal during the Tamil month ‘Thai’. Pongal is now being celebrated by different names in different regions in India. It is one of the important festivals of the Tamil people. North Indians […]
