Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam is considered as the divine marriage. According to Hindu legend,Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam was supposed to be the biggest event on earth. It's also believed that Lord Siva came down to earth in the form of Sunthareswarar to marry Meenakshi, and incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.
Temple bell in Koozhaavady, Batticaloa District
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam
Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam is considered as the divine marriage. According to Hindu legend,Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam was supposed to be the biggest event on earth. It's also believed that Lord Siva came down to earth in the form of Sunthareswarar to marry Meenakshi, and incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Siva Thaandavam
Siva Thaandavam is a form of cosmic dance by Lord Siva in Chithamparam.The dance consists of 108 Karanams. Siva Thaandavam is a cosmic dance of creation, protection and destruction. The Lord Siva had prformed seven different Thaandavams. They are Ananda Thaandavam, Sandya Thaandavam, Kalika Thaandavam, Vijaya Thaandavam, Oorthva Thaandavam, Uma Thaandavam and Samhara Thaanda
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
polished with cow dung
Monday, April 28, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Chariot Festival
decorated for the festival with variety of fresh flowers
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
saffron flour and wheat flour
Kolam is considered a mirror of Tamil culture. And Kolams are thought to bestow prosperity to the homes.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Thulasi or Indian Basil
According to the Hindu legends the Goddess lives in Thulasi plant and considered sacred. Therefore women are not supposed to touch Thulasi when menstruating. Thulasi garlands are made and offered to Lord Vishnu, because it pleases the Lord Vishnu the most. Thulasi is a very common name for girls among the Hindus
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