How to Experience Keralaโ€™s Living Traditions: Kathakali, Ayurveda, and the Enchanting Backwaters

Kerala, fondly known as “God’s Own Country,” is a captivating blend of tradition, nature, and wellness. Steeped in cultural heritage, Kerala offers a rich tapestry of experiences that have stood the test of time. From the visually stunning Kathakali dance and ancient healing practices of …

Aadi Perukku โ€“ The Monsoon Festival

People celebrating "Aadi Perukku Festival" on the banks of River Cauvery at Tiruchirappalli

A thanksgiving ceremony to the bountiful grace of the mother nature to mankind. Scientifically, Adi Perukku signifies the onset of monsoon season in Tamil Nadu. The water resources most essential for agriculture are worshipped throughout the state in a welcoming note. The ritual which falls on the 18th day of the Tamil month Aadi is also called as ๐๐š๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐š๐ฆ ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฎ๐ค๐ค๐ฎ and is most prominently celebrated along the ๐›๐š๐ง๐ค๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‘๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐š๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ.

Natyanjali Festival 2020

Young woman performing Bharatnatyam

Begins on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivarathri, the spectacular Natyanjali Dance Festival is remarkable for its serenity and uniqueness of the devotion of the dancers dedicating their ‘Dance’ (Natya) as ‘Offering’ (Anjali) to the Lord of Dance, Lord Nataraja. This year the Natyanjali Dance Festival will be held from 19th February 2020 to 23rd February 2020 at the famous Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram.

Interesting Facts About Thaipoosam Festival

Thousands and hundreds of hindu prayers wearing yellow color shirts waiting in front of the entrance of batu cave temple to worship their god during the night of thaipusam in malaysia

Thaipusam or Thaipoosam is one of the major festival mostly celebrated by the Tamil people on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), usually coinciding with Pushya star, known as Poosam in Tamil. In this blog, you may get to know some of the rare and interesting facts about Thaipoosam, Lord Muruga, festival dates and some of the best places to visit during Thaipusam. So continue reading…