Gurupeyarchi Festival - Special Pooja performed in Alangudi temple

Out of the 9 grahas of the Hindu mythology, the graham Lord Guru (Jupiter) shifts every year from one zodiac symbol to another. This year Guru (Jupiter) shifted from the Zodiac symbol Kanni (Virgo) to the Zodiac symbol.

Posted On : 02/Sep/2017 3:04:49 PM

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Guru Peyarchi special prayers today

In the Hindu mythology, Navagrahas (9 planets) are worshipped and deities are set in several temples throughout the country. Out of these 9 grahas, Guru changes from one zodiac symbol (known as rasi) to another.

Posted On : 02/Sep/2017 12:27:21 PM

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One day trip to Tirupathi by IRCTC Tourism

Government site irctctourism.com has come up with a special dharshan package to Tirumala Tirupathi. This includes both Padmavathi and Sri Venkateshwara Temple.

Posted On : 01/Sep/2017 12:03:30 PM

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Sabarimala temple corridors to be opened for Onam Festival

The temple corridors of Lord Sri Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple will be opened on the occasion of the Onam festival.

Posted On : 31/Aug/2017 3:21:48 PM

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Happy Ganesh Chathurthi 2017

Today, the total of India will celebrate Ganesh Chathurthi. On this day, devotees will be bringing home Lord Ganesha idol and worship the lord for 10 long days.

Posted On : 25/Aug/2017 10:05:13 AM

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Ganesh Chathurthi 2017. Know the ideal time to bring the idol

During Ganesh Chaturthi, people of all religions, caste and creed come together for celebrating.

Posted On : 19/Aug/2017 3:12:35 PM

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Significance and importance of Ganesh Chathurthi

Across India, the festival of Ganesh Chathurthi is celebrated with great joy and devotion. The Ganesha idols are worshiped on this special day. It is believed that lord Ganesha comes down to the earth and bless all his devotees.

Posted On : 15/Aug/2017 3:55:44 PM

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Aadi Perukku festival and its significance

The Tamil calendar month of Aadi is considered to be a supremely sacred month for the Tamil Hindus. Most families avoid non-veg items preparation and remain as vegetarians throughout this month.

Posted On : 03/Aug/2017 11:30:58 AM

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Ancient temples gear up for Rahu Ketu Peyarchi

After Shani and Guru Peyarchi both of which are prominent transits, all the ancient temples are filled with religious activities for Rahu Ketu Peyarchi.

Posted On : 26/Jul/2017 12:09:39 PM

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Today is Aadi Amavasai - crowds throng sacred spots on

Based on the movement of the Sun, the period of the Tamil months Aadi to Margali is known as Dakshinayana Punyakalam (the season to go do good deeds and reap the benefit).

Posted On : 23/Jul/2017 12:37:35 PM

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