August 4 – Kamika Ekadashi
In Sanskrit, Ekadasi means 11, So Ekadasi is the 11th day of the Paksha of the month. The day is significant for devotees of Lord Narayana, who observe fast and recite slokas and perform bhajans. The day is considered auspicious as the devotees believe the Lord will bless them and fulfill all wishes if they pray on the […]
August 2 – Aadi Krithigai
Aadi Krithigai is an important festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi. In 2021, the date of Aadi Krithigai is August 2. The festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga or Subrahmanya. The festival is celebrated with fervor in all Lord Muruga Temples across Tamil Nadu.
July 17 – Ramayana Maasam Starts
The holy month of Karkataka Masam, famously known as Ramayana Masam is celebrated with great fervor in Kerala. This year, the Ramayana Masam begins on July 17 and ends on August 16. It is the last month in the Malayalam calendar. Due to heavy rain, the month is referred to as ‘the month of scarcity’. […]
July 17 – Dakshinayanam begins
Dakshinayana is the six-month period between Summer solstice and Winter solstice, when the sun travels towards the south on the celestial sphere. Dakshinayana begins on Karkataka Sankranti or July 17, as it marks the transition of the Sun into Karkataka rasi.
July 10 – Mahaveera Vaibhava Avathara Day
Vaishnava Acharya Vedanta Desika wrote an entire work celebrating Rama — the brave warrior. He gave the work the title ‘Mahaveera Vaibhavam’, although it is popularly known as Raghuveera Gadyam.