There is Bhogi, during which houses are cleaned, decorated, and in a way re-consecrated for the new year, using materials like mango leaves and the first cut of paddy to enhance the vibrance in the house. All the unnecessary things in one’s home are disposed of.
A South Indian delicacy made of boiled rice, gram and pepper corns. Also, a very popular Tamil festival. It marks the change in the tilt in the Earth’s axis of rotation.
Ancient practice in which a king allowed his queen to bear the child of a sage to ensure a better ruler for the people.
The Tamil month of Margazhi starts from December 16. At this time of year the planet Earth is closest to the sun.
One of the stages of life according to the Varnashrama Dharma. People usually live away from their families during this stage, mostly in the forests.
A secret and powerful mantra for Liberation that is whispered by Kalabhairava into the ears of those who die in Kashi.
The bank of a river, where people usually come to bathe, wash and swim.
The bank of a river, where people usually come to bathe, wash and swim.