A Journey into the history, culture, heritage and greatness of this wonderful language and people who speak, breathe and love it!
Known as the first Siddhar of the world, his abode was Mount Podhigai, the home of the great Lord Muruga. Here, the Lord is said to have blessed him with powers to heal others and also to be known as a great Siddhar who has attained “ashta siddhis”. He is said to have existed around 500 BCE and also to
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Thiru Aadi pooram is a very important festival celebrated by Tamil Iyengars and along with them, all communities to celebrate the birthday of Goddess Poetess Andal, who has written the very famous 30 sonnets of ‘Thiruppavai’. It is celebrated in various parts of Tamil Nadu in cities such as Srirangam and Srivilliputtur amongst others. This year’s Thiru aadi poora festival
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Ganesha or “Vighna Harta” as he is known with Hindus across the world, he is the God of new beginnings. He is said to bring about prosperity and wealth by removing all the obstacles along the way! Vinayak as he is affectionately known is the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Elephant-Headed God affectionately called Ganapathy. This year
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